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Stadium Tours

Guided tours run every day from 9am to 4pm, except on match days. Book the behind-the-scenes tour in advance. 1

Even if you're not attending a game, stadium tours are available and highly recommended. 2

Stadium tours available for $10-15. Consider attending a game for a unique experience. 3

Attending Games

Experience football like a Brazilian by attending a game between Rio’s rival football teams. 4

For football fans, attending a game here is a must. Contact Fora Travel for ticket assistance. 5

Attend a match or schedule a guided tour. 6

Ticketing and Zones

Buy tickets in the correct zone for your team to avoid hassles. 7

Admission ticket not included for inside visit; 10-minute stop. 8

Event Schedules

Check the event schedule in advance to catch a game or take a stadium tour. 9

Check the schedule for games or concerts during your visit. 10

Check for event schedules in advance. 11

Introduction

History

• 📅 Inauguration: Opened on July 16, 1950, for the FIFA World Cup.
• 🏆 World Cup: Hosted the 1950 and 2014 FIFA World Cup matches.
• 🎉 Pan American Games: Venue for the 2007 Pan American Games opening and closing ceremonies.
• 🏅 Olympics: Hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies.
• ⚽ Record Attendance: Holds the record for the highest attendance at a football match with 199,854 spectators in 1950.

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Events

• 🎤 Concerts: Hosted concerts by Madonna, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner.
• 🎸 Rock in Rio: Venue for the second edition of Rock in Rio in 1991.
• 🎶 Frank Sinatra: Performed to a crowd of 175,000 in 1980.
• 🎤 KISS: Performed for 137,000 fans in 1983.
• 🎤 Michael Jackson: Planned to perform in 1993 but the concert was canceled.

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Tours

• 🎟️ Tickets: Available at Gate 1 or online at www.tourmaracana.com.br.
• 🕒 Hours: Tours start from 8:30 am, last tour leaves 3 hours before game gates open.
• 👶 Free Entry: Children under 5 do not pay.
• 📚 Exhibits: Features items like Garrincha’s uniform and Pelé’s footmarks.
• 🗣️ Guides: Tours can be accompanied by bilingual guides or done individually.

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Accessibility

• ♿ Special Needs: Reserved areas for people with special needs.
• 🦯 Tactile Floor: Available for the visually impaired.
• 🚻 Facilities: 292 bathrooms and 4 dressing rooms with rainwater collection.
• 🪑 Seating: Retractable chairs made from certified materials, including plastic bottles.
• 🛗 Elevators: 17 elevators and 12 escalators for easy access.

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Transportation

• 🚉 Metro: Disembark at Maracanã Station for West access.
• 🚉 Metro: Disembark at São Cristóvão Station for East access.
• 🚗 Parking: Only one visitor needs to acquire a ticket with parking rights.
• 🚌 Public Transit: Accessible via Metrô Rio line 2 and SuperVia train services.
• 🗺️ Location: Situated in the Maracanã neighborhood, named after the Rio Maracanã.

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Travel Information
🌐   Website: https://www.estadiodomaracana.com.br/
📍   Address: R. Prof. Eurico Rabelo - Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20271-150, Brazil
🔗   Profiles:

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