An amazing football stadium, especially when you have the chance to watch Brazil play! We were fortunate enough to attend the Rio 2016 Olympic final between Brazil and Germany. Brazil won the match in a penalty shootout to win the gold medal. See my video of the winning goal! The Maracanã Stadium is very impressive and worth a visit for football fans. There were plenty of facilities including food & drink vendors and toilets. The atmosphere at the Maracanã is incredible and the Brazilian fans were very passionate and friendly.

What an amazing football stadium and it was great to watch Flamenco play in a cup tie. What a great atmosphere and the stadium was not even at full capacity! One can only imagine what a full stadium would feel like ... Electrifying I would think. Well worth a visit of in Rio De Janeiro!

My wife and I took our toddler here and he loved it! The location is accessible for wheelchairs and the staff are extremely accommodating! There is very little information available online and what we learned was gate A was best for entry. I would not waste money on websites promising a tour or reselling tickets, just go to the location and walk through. Gate A! It was great seeing the history of futbol in Brasil! The field is beautiful and we hope in a future visit we get the chance to attend a game. Kid friendly, wheelchair accessible. Accessible tips: there are no accessible restrooms in the stadium tour access. They will redirect you to another entrance and unfortunately the doors are still locked. I would recommend insistent that a staff member walk with you to the external bathrooms.

Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is an iconic sports venue that captivates with its rich history and electrifying atmosphere. Stepping into this colossal stadium, you can't help but feel the weight of its legendary past. The sheer magnitude of the stadium is awe-inspiring, accommodating over 78,000 passionate fans. The vibrant energy pulsates through the stands, creating an unforgettable experience for spectators. The architectural grandeur and modern facilities ensure comfort and convenience for visitors. The stadium's pitch is immaculate, providing a perfect stage for thrilling football matches. The view from any seat is exceptional, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in the action. Maracanã has witnessed numerous historic moments, including World Cup finals and legendary performances by football icons. Its rich heritage is beautifully showcased throughout the stadium, with informative exhibits and memorabilia displays that pay homage to its illustrious past. The staff is friendly and helpful, ensuring a seamless experience from ticketing to concessions. The atmosphere during matches is electric, with fans chanting, singing, and celebrating their teams with unbridled passion. Outside the stadium, the surrounding area is vibrant, offering a variety of food and beverage options. Whether you're a football enthusiast or simply seeking an extraordinary cultural experience, Maracanã Stadium is a must-visit destination. It encapsulates the essence of Brazilian football, leaving visitors with memories that will last a lifetime

The stadium is owned by the government and not the clubs, thus being used by clubs through the payment of rent. The stadium used to have a capacity of almost 200,000, but has been reduced to the current capacity of 78,838 due to renovations which replaced the terraced sections with seats. It is still the largest stadium in Brazil and the second largest in South America. The record attendance of the stadium is at a massive 199,854 in the World Cup match between Brazil and Uruguay in 1950. The construction of the stadium was a slow affair and took three years to complete. The first match took place on 16 June 1950, between Rio de Janeiro All Stars and Sao Paulo. Despite having played the first match in 1950, the stadium was completed only in 1965. The first competitive match was between Brazil and Mexico, where Brazil ran away with a 4-0 win. The stadium also featured on a stamp commemorating the 1950 FIFA World Cup. Being one of the best stadiums in the world at the time of completion and given the craze for football in Brazil, the stadium hosted many major tournaments starting with 1950 FIFA World Cup. Tournaments such as the 1989 Copa America, 2013 Confederations Cup, and the 2014 World Cup have been held here. The Maracana Complex also witnessed the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The Maracana was a jam-packed venue for the 2014 World Cup final which was held here, with an attendance of 74,738 witnessing Germany’s late 1-0 win over Argentina.

Watching a Flamengo game at Maracanã is an experience that everyone who likes football should have. There is also the Maracanã Tour, which is closed due to the pandemic, as well as the public presence at the games is still suspended for the same reason. Maracanã is very well located, has a subway and train station, which leaves the visitor on the side, giving access via the UERJ ramp, whose descent leaves in front of the north and west wing, to get to the south and east it is necessary to walk in around him. You can get there by bus, car and Uber, but I don’t advise it on Flamengo game days, because the surroundings are closed and traffic is very bad, another difficulty is finding a parking space, everything is very crowded.

This is a soccer temple to Brazilians and to many soccer fans across the planet. Too many iconic players and games have been play here. Too many legendary guest have visited. You'll learn about them all on a stadium tour! The tour is about an hour and semi self guided. You'll find guides throught the tour ready to answer questions in Portuguese, Spanish, or English. Credit cards or cash is accepted for payment. Restrooms are available towards the end. You're free to linger during the tour but you can't go backwards. Uber is available to take you here but the designated pick up point is a fair walk south of the stadium.

I did the Stadium tour and it was a nice experience, due to Covid the tour is a bit restricted to the main hall, pitch side view a bit of the stands and the away dressing room. I was a bit disappointed with the press room - found it quite small. The Stadium is amazing, massive and you can feel that football spirit alive on it. It's a good visit not a great, but if you are in Rio and enjoy football and have some spare time, I would recommend.

Maracanã (Portuguese: Estádio do Maracanã, standard Brazilian Portuguese: [esˈtadʒi.u du maɾakɐˈnɐ̃], local pronunciation: [iʃˈtadʒu du mɐˌɾakɐˈnɐ̃]), officially named Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (IPA: [iʃˈtadʒ(i)u ʒoʁnaˈliʃtɐ ˈmaɾi.u ˈfiʎu]), is a stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The stadium is part of a complex that includes an arena known by the name of Maracanãzinho, which means "The Little Maracanã" in Portuguese. Owned by the Rio de Janeiro state government, it is, as is the Maracanã neighborhood where it is located, named after the Rio Maracanã, a now canalized river in Rio de Janeiro. The stadium was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup, in which Brazil was beaten, 2–1, by Uruguay in the deciding game, in front of 199,854 spectators on 16 July 1950. The venue has seen attendances of 150,000 or more at 26 occasions, the last being on 29 May 1983, as 155,253 spectators watched Flamengo beat Santos, 3–0. The stadium has seen crowds of more than 100,000 284 times. But as terraced sections have been replaced with seats over time, and after the renovation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, its original capacity has been reduced to the current 78,838, but it remains the largest stadium in Brazil. The stadium is mainly used for football matches between the major football clubs in Rio de Janeiro, including Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Vasco da Gama. It has also hosted a number of concerts and other sporting events. The total attendance at the last (and indeed decisive game, but not a final) game of the 1950 World Cup was 199,854, making it the world's largest stadium by capacity when it was inaugurated. After its 2010–2013 renovation, the rebuilt stadium currently seats 78,838 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Brazil and the second in South America after Estadio Monumental in Peru.

An amazing stadium. We had the chance of watching the Corinthians play another team. The stadium is big comfortable, and we watched the game at sunset so the lighting was spectacular. I highly recommend going, the audience has a bunch of chants that they sing and it’s quite amazing.

The best experience on visiting a stadium. Especially when you are in the most iconic stadium in the world. The tour is great, especially because you can visit the play field , take photos on the bench and feel the real sensation of the pitch. You can find tshirts of the greatest players of Brasil and the foot impressions on concrete. Definitely a must visit site while in Rio de Janeiro!

Great way to experience Brazilian football and take in the history of Maracana. The museum and tour of the locker room and fields were a lot of fun. Booking tickets was a little bit of a challenge since you needed to pay in cash and have passports for each ticket. The cashiers only spoke Portuguese but there were plenty of friendly fans to help get tickets for that nights game.

What a great experience visiting Rio de Janeiro and Brazil plays against Argentina. Unfortunately Brazil lost 1-0 with some clashes between Argentinian fans and the police but the staff were welcoming, well organized for 68K fans.

Due to its history, this stadium is ripe to visit. It's an experience to be there. Not enough has been done for visitors to see like in other world stadiums, bad and little. But the very feeling of being at the Maracana... priceless

Great stadium to watch club or international football. Very passionate fans and home to Fluminese FC. Recommend buying tickets in advance.

(Translated by Google) Well ventilated place (Original) Lugar bem arejado

Amazing place to visit and would love to have been there while there was a match on. But was equally as happy to walk around the place during the day and have full access to the stadium

The most famous soccer stadium in the world. If you have the chance to watch a Flamengo game, do not refuse to go. It's an awesome experience.

Heaven for football fans! Buy tickets online and skip the line if you can, otherwise line up isn't too bad. Tour is very basic in English, Spanish and Portuguese but enough. First you see the museum, then changing area, then the field. Inexpensive and worth the visit. 66 Real (~16CAD) for entry. Cool to see everyone in their football shirts from around the world.

Fantastic Stadium! Felt lucky to have had the opportunity to visit such an iconic stadium and would definitely recommend it to the football fans. One of the must see attractions in Rio de Janeiro. The display and tribute to “Pele” was outstanding. Wasn’t lucky enough to attend a football match but it will be my first thing to do when I come back to Rio.

It's a special place full of football history... But it doesn't belong to the most beatiful stadiums in the world. The tour doesn't offer that much. You can at least go close to the pitch...

(Translated by Google) Even in the outlet you have to search a lot to find something. (Original) Mesmo no outlet tem pesquisar muito para achar alguma coisa.

Mega famous stadium of course but my feeling is that it replies on its history. The museum was iconic with all the famous Brazilian players remembered. The stadium itself is aging and doesn’t seem to be that big compared to some of the modern European stadiums.

Stadium is a rio icon, although i had way higher expectations for the guided trip, it turned out to be a non-guided tour. Despite those major drawbacks, the stadium is worth visiting.

Atmosphere is the most impressive I’ve ever seen. Regardless of the football, the passion you witness from the fans is unrivalled. Not too difficult to get to either. Would suggest taking to the stadium and getting the subway back to Rio.

Amazing stadium with an unique atmosphere. I loved how football unites people and how everyone loves the game in such an intense form in this country. Couldn't ask for a better experience!

(Translated by Google) expensive (Original) Caro

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Ótima

(Translated by Google) Bommmmmm (Original) Bommmmmm

(Translated by Google) The wife ties herself in this store. It has differentiated products and great taste. (Original) A esposa se amarra nessa loja. Tem produtos diferenciados e muito bom gosto.

Amazing stadium! The enthusiasm in this place is contagious. Great family event. For tourist, this is super safe because there is security and police all over the place and everyone is searched prior entry into the stadium. If you are a soccer lover, coming to this place will do you justice. What blew my mind is that for the whole 90 minutes, no one sat down. Just an amazing experience overall

(Translated by Google) Track to the side. (Original) Tralho ao lado.

(Translated by Google) Comfortable (Original) Confortável

Nice place to see. Unfortunately guide is not following the group and a lot of interesting facts can be missed. From outside place looks not so good. Entrance is at the gate no. 1. Price for adult 60 Reals.

Huge stadium with very cool history, visited as part of a city tour, would love to come back for an actual game. Recommended for a short visit

Incredible experience. Watched flamengo vs Sao Paolo, 3 - 1 to the home side. Great atmosphere, seating area, nobody sat by the way, only at half time. Friendly staff. Well secured. Friendly spirits. Didn't buy beer, looked v expensive and it'll be thrown in your hair anyway. The popcorn was great though. Any seating area would do tbh, the field feels close.

Incredible stadium with awesome atmosphere. You aren’t allowed in with professional camera equipment so be careful what you bring. Quite intense experience and chanting the whole match long. It was a hugely fun experience!

(Translated by Google) Dream come true on 03/07/2020 Watch a game at this beautiful stadium !! (Original) Sonho realizado em 07/03/2020 Assistir um Jogo neste Estádio Lindo!!

A great place to view the Brazilian Football history and get into a real stadium with access to players dressing room and dugouts. Apparently it is one of the world’s largest football stadium. If you are taking an Uber to this place, then please ensure that you put the museum address.

If you are a soccer fan you definitely have to go and check out this stadium. Walk around, sit at the bench where all the greatest football players have been sat and see in front of your eyes the history of the Brazil football soccer. And don't miss the delicious fast food at the end of the tour;)

Legendary stadium, how can I give less than 5 stars... On one day, we did the tour of the stadium on one day and also purchased tickets in person. To purchase online, one needs CPF, a Brazilian tax id of some sort. So we could only buy the tickets to the very next game only, passports and IDs in hand. Even for the kids. As far as the tour, I was not impressed because it was not a guided tour, quite a lot of people, and I am not a huge ⚽️ fan. The game. Wow. Atmosphere, security, organization --that I liked. The fans are physically separated in different sections, which was amazing for me. During the game, you are constantly approached by people selling ice cream, beer, cookies and popcorn. I can't say I liked that part, but I didn't mind because if kids want a treat, you do not have to leave the stands. Exiting the stadium after the game was fast, safe, taxis waiting. Overall, great experience

When Flamengo is playing a top-notch opponent, the vibe and energy here is on super-drive! Highly recommend taking in a game, whether you're a soccer fan or not. A sunny day here with 60,000 rabid fans is something to behold. The stadium used to hold 100,000, so it's actually quite spacious for moving around.

History was made in this stadium. Soccer fan or not, Maracanã is one of the most famous landmarks in Rio de Janeiro. For only a few BRL you can take the self-guided tour through the locker rooms, press room, and of course the sitting area too!

Once the biggest stadium in Latin American now boasts having a true fan experience allied with convenient services and enough comfort. As a Flamengo fan, the best spot is the northern seat entrance E, F.

Even though I did not enter to the stadium I could see it from the outside and as well I took some pictures with my camera from Corcovado place

A pricey tour for the features they offer but it was a nice experience to meet this famous stadium!

We were able to experience watching a soccer game, the right way. football is a game of passion. Although, we didn't understand portagese, but it was a wonderful experience hearing all those soccer chanting from the hard-core fans. Definitely recommended watching a game while in Rio.

Great atmosphere. 3rd time at a game here. If in RdJ, it is a must do event.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Ótimo

(Translated by Google) Very good has several restaurants and cafeterias commerce and ample leisure area (Original) Muito bom tem vários restaurantes e lanchonetes comércio e ampla área de lazer

(Translated by Google) Hohoho !!! Super stadium the best stadium in all of Brazil 🇧🇷 !! I loved it I went there for the match Fluminense vs Grêmio. It was great voial the stadium and wonderful I loved it !! (Original) Hohoho !!! Super stade le meilleure stade de tout le Brésil 🇧🇷 !! J'ai adoré j'y suis allé pour le match fluminense vs grêmio. C'était super voial le stade et merveilleux j'ai adoré !!

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Boa

(Translated by Google) Great for exercising in the surroundings. (Original) Ótimo para fazer exercícios no entorno.

(Translated by Google) The Maracana stadium is a must if you like soccer. There are simple tickets and others a little more expensive with the assistance of a tour guide, who will give you information about both the stadium and the elements that the museum has inside. Then, you can access the stands sector through the access to the field that the players have, being able to see the entrance tunnel to the stadium and having a panoramic view of the imposing stadium. (Original) El estadio de Maracaná es una parada obligada si te gusta del fútbol. Existen entradas simples y otras un poco más caras con la asistencia de un guía turístico, el cual te va dando información tanto del estadio como de los elementos que posee el museo en su interior. Luego, puedes acceder al sector de las gradas mediante el acceso a cancha que tienen los jugadores, pudiendo ver el túnel de entrada al estadio y teniendo una visión panorámica del imponente estadio.

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(Translated by Google) One of the good things about Rio de Janeiro, on a day that has no game, congratulations to the stadium's ADM (Original) Uma das coisas boas do Rio de Janeiro,em dia que não tem jogo está de parabéns a ADM do estádio

(Translated by Google) I live nearby, I always ride my bike tomorrow (Original) Eu moro perto ê sempre ando de bicicleta amanhã

(Translated by Google) I was in Rio all the best and my true champion at Maracanã qui Estádio (Original) Estive no rio tudo de bom e meu verdão campeão no Maracanã qui Estádio

(Translated by Google) The museum is closed due to the pandemic (Original) O museu está fechado, por conta da pandemia

(Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Legal

(Translated by Google) Longing to watch the games (Original) Saudade de assistir aos jogos

Sólo se puede ingresar cuando el estadio está abierto para algún acontecimiento. Sólo se puede fotografiar de afuera, se tiene un cartel enorme con el nombre de Maracaná para las fotos más nada.

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Boa

Único no mundo, um orgulho para todos os brasileiros pelas suas histórias.

Palco para principais jogos de futebol no RJ, tem esquema de visitação pista turistas que mostra a história e curiosidades. A área externa é um ótimo local para correr, andar de bicicleta e brincar com crianças, apesar de alguns trechos da pista necessitarem de mais conservação.

30 min visit ,recomended for who loves the football and the life of famous football player, You enter first for an exposition ,see the t shirts of the old football players, shoes too, historical pictures about famous events in football history lije when queen Elezabeth whatched the game, Cups and medals,and many more,then you go out for the Stadium,, The organize people to enjoy one side so to get up and dowm for haveing pictures,Nd thats it The thicket is really expensive in the high season, About 65 reais for a just bout 20min,,

A fantastic place to visit. We have been in a museum and on tour, but nothing compares with attending a live match. Be sure to buy a ticket online or in advance, buy a local team shirt and cheer with all other fans. The crowd is lovely, they helped us buy tickets, understand how to buy drinks. The atmosphere is incredible, you are cheering with more than 60k people for 90 minutes of a match.

Flamengo fans are amazing. They support the team all game long. Maracana stadium with them singing unforgettable experience.

It’s an amazing stadium 🏟 with lot of histories displayed. There are lot of Football histories explained with display of the winning post, 🥾 boots, T-shirts and even foot prints displayed which clearly explains the history of football for Brazil 🇧🇷. Also it was the 50th anniversary of the 1000th goal shot by the legendary player PELE. Great place to visit for a tourist..... it’s a football museum.

Beautiful, great, marvellous and extraordinary stadium. This is a temple and monument of sports

That was perfect experience to watch flamengo inside there. No need to support any team , if you have time and also you lucky to catch match time , have to go inside. Take the beer and enjoy the maracana 😎

(Translated by Google) All the best. (Original) Tudo de bom.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful architecture (Original) Arquitetura linda

We were here too

(Translated by Google) Wonderful, football sanctuary (Original) Maravilhoso, santuário do futebol

(Translated by Google) World famous brand. Everything has already been said about the most famous Brazilian stadium. (Original) Svetski poznat brend . Sve je već rečeno o najpoznatijem brazilskom stadionu .

(Translated by Google) Great place (Original) Ótimo lugar

(Translated by Google) Just awesome! (Original) Simplesmente, de mais!

(Translated by Google) A good place to play sports, run, walk. You can also skate, but only some parts are favorable for skating. (Original) Um bom lugar para praticar esportes, corridas, caminhada. Pode se patinar tbm, mas apenas algumas partes são favoráveis ao patins.

(Translated by Google) Great to take family to de-stress from the rush of the river, practice running, among others (Original) Ótimo pra levar família pra desestressar da correria do rio, praticar corrida, entre outros

(Translated by Google) Great 👍 (Original) Ótimo 👍

(Translated by Google) Nostalgia (Original) Nostalgia

(Translated by Google) Great place for jogging and bayk sightseeing (Original) Ótimo local pra caminhada corrida e passear de bayk

(Translated by Google) Where ... My Palmeira Was Bi Da Libertadore! (Original) Aonde...O Meu Palmeira Foi Bi Da Libertadore!

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Boa

(Translated by Google) Great place to exercise Is very beautiful (Original) Ótimo lugar para fazer exercícios E muito lindo

(Translated by Google) I didn't go there! (Original) Não fui nesse local !

(Translated by Google) It may be beautiful, but I couldn't get in because it has a pandemic. (Original) Pode ser bonito, mas não consegui entrar porque tem pandemia.

(Translated by Google) Champion palm trees! (Original) Palmeiras campeão!

(Translated by Google) The stadium structure is great and comfortable. Watching games at Maracanã is creating unforgettable memories. (Original) A estrutura do estádio é ótima e confortável. Assistir jogos no Maracanã é criar memórias inesquecíveis.

(Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) Impresionante

(Translated by Google) Too bad we couldn't get in and see the ball rolling ... (Original) Pena que não pudemos entrar e ver a bola rolando ...

(Translated by Google) Right stadium in wrong location. (Original) Estádio certo em localização errada.