Arena Amazônia, Sports stadium in Manaus, Brazil
Arena Amazônia is a stadium in Manaus that holds approximately 42,000 spectators and serves various sporting and entertainment events. The structure features white metal frameworks with diamond-shaped patterns, blending modern design with regional influences.
Built from 2010 to 2014 on the site of the Vivaldão stadium, the Arena da Amazônia opened on 9 March 2014 with a 2–2 draw between Nacional and Remo. It was one of twelve venues for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and later hosted football matches at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The name Vivaldo Lima was kept by state law in December 2013.
The stadium's official name honours Vivaldo Lima, a former promoter of Amazonian sport, kept by State Law 3.966 of 9 December 2013 from the old Vivaldão it replaced. Its metallic exterior is designed to evoke the straw baskets woven in the region. Since the World Cup it has hosted cultural festivals and Evangelical events alongside football.
The complex features rainwater collection systems, natural ventilation channels, and thermal protection materials designed to handle the intense heat and humidity of the Amazon area. These elements ensure the venue remains functional even during extreme tropical weather conditions.
The metallic exterior was designed to evoke the straw baskets woven in the region, and more than 95% of the material from the demolished Vivaldão was recycled into the new build. The white reflective shell and façade openings were meant to lower temperatures inside for spectators and players.
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