- Capacity
- 69,910
- Opened
- 1974
- Location
- Brasília, Brazil
- Competition
- Women's World Cup 2027
What is Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha?
The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha is Brasília's national stadium, listed at 69,910 for the 2027 Women's World Cup, the second-largest venue. It hosts 7 matches. Named after the Botafogo and Brazil winger Garrincha, it stands at the western end of the Eixo Monumental, within walking distance of the city's hotel sectors.
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Quick facts
- Capacity
- 69,910 (capacity listed for the 2027 Women's World Cup)
- Opened
- 1974
- Address
- Brasília Open map
Capacity per the 2026–27 season listing; opening year and coordinates from Wikidata; checked 2026-10-21.
Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha
Photo: Danilo Borges/Portal da Copa, CC BY 3.0 br, via Wikimedia Commons
Where should you sit at Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha?
The stadium is a large two-tier bowl surrounded by a ring of tall columns under a circular roof. With no resident top-flight club it rarely fills, but at World Cup matches it will. Seats are allocated by FIFA category, with Category 1 along the sides.
Best seats for views
- Lower tier along the sides
Best seats for atmosphere
- Behind the goals
Where do away fans sit?
World Cup matches have no away section; seats are allocated by FIFA ticket category.
| Setor Oeste (West) | West | Main stand with the tribune and media. |
| Setor Leste (East) | East | Opposite side. |
| Setor Norte (North) | North | Behind the north goal. |
| Setor Sul (South) | South | Behind the south goal. |
How do you get to Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha?
Brasília is built for cars, but the stadium is a 15 to 25 minute walk from the Setor Hoteleiro Norte and Sul (the hotel sectors) along the Eixo Monumental. Buses and app rides are the alternatives; the metro's central station is about 3 km away.
Walk from the hotel sectors
About 15 to 25 minutes along the Eixo Monumental, past the TV Tower.
Taxi or app ride
10 minutes from most central hotels outside traffic; drop-off points are set back on match days.
City buses
Several routes run along the Eixo Monumental from the Rodoviária (central bus station).
- From the city centre
- About 15 to 25 minutes on foot from the hotel sectors, or 10 minutes by car.
- From the airport
- Brasília International Airport (BSB) is about 12 km south; allow 20 to 30 minutes by taxi or app ride.
- Parking
- Large car parks surround the stadium but are restricted on match days.
Can you tour Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha?
The stadium does not run a regular public tour. The surrounding Arena BRB complex hosts events; check locally.
How do you get tickets for Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha?
World Cup 2027 tickets are sold only through FIFA's official platform.
- Buy only from FIFA's official site or official resale platform.
- Tickets are personal; bring matching ID.
Where to stay and eat near Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha
Where to stay
The Setor Hoteleiro Norte and Sul are closest to the stadium and to Brasília's modernist landmarks. Asa Sul and Asa Norte have more local restaurants.
See hotels near Estádio Nacional Mané GarrinchaFood and drink
The superquadras of Asa Sul and Asa Norte have restaurant strips on their commercial blocks; the TV Tower's weekend craft fair near the stadium has food stalls.
Area: Eixo Monumental, central Brasília
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Host city guide
Brasília for World Cup visitors
Getting around, where to stay and safety notes.
Frequently asked questions about Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha
Which 2027 Women's World Cup matches are played at Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha?
7 matches: 6 group-stage matches and 1 round-of-16 match. The group stage runs 24 June to 8 July 2027; teams are confirmed at the final draw on 11 December 2026.
What is the capacity of the Mané Garrincha stadium?
The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha has a capacity of 69,910 as listed for the 2027 Women's World Cup, the tournament's second-largest venue after the Maracanã.
Can you walk to the Mané Garrincha from hotels?
Yes. The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha is about 15 to 25 minutes on foot from Brasília's Setor Hoteleiro Norte and Sul hotel districts.
Who was Mané Garrincha?
Garrincha was a Brazilian winger who won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups and is one of the most celebrated players in Brazil's history.
Sources
- Governo do Distrito Federal
- Wikipedia: 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup (venues and schedule)
- FIFA: Brazil 2027 host cities
- Capacity, opening year and coordinates: Wikidata Q336088
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