- Capacity
- 73,139
- Opened
- 1950
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Competition
- Women's World Cup 2027
What is Maracanã?
The Maracanã (Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho) is Rio de Janeiro's national stadium and the largest 2027 Women's World Cup venue, listed at 73,139 for the tournament. It hosts Brazil's opening match on 24 June 2027 and the final on 25 July. Home to Flamengo and Fluminense, it sits next to Maracanã metro and train stations in Rio's North Zone.
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Quick facts
- Capacity
- 73,139 (capacity listed for the 2027 Women's World Cup)
- Opened
- 1950
- Clubs
- Flamengo, Fluminense
- Address
- Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro Open map
Capacity per the 2026–27 season listing; opening year and coordinates from Wikidata; checked 2026-10-21.
Maracanã
Photo: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Where should you sit at Maracanã?
The rebuilt Maracanã is a two-tier oval bowl under a ring-shaped roof. At World Cup matches there are no home and away ends: FIFA sells seats by price category, with Category 1 along the sides and Category 3 and 4 behind the goals and in the upper corners. The West (Oeste) side is the main stand with the press tribune.
Best seats for views
- West or East side, lower tier near halfway (Category 1)
- Upper tier along the sides for the full sweep of the bowl
Best seats for atmosphere
- Behind the goals in the North and South sectors, where supporter groups gather
Where do away fans sit?
World Cup matches have no away section. FIFA seats fans by ticket category, and supporters of both teams mix, though fan groups often cluster behind the goals.
| Setor Oeste (West) | West | Main stand with the tribune, dugouts and media. Category 1 seats along halfway. |
| Setor Leste (East) | East | Opposite side; Category 1 and 2 seats with the setting sun behind you in afternoon games. |
| Setor Norte (North) | North | Behind the north goal; where Flamengo and Fluminense ultras gather at club games. |
| Setor Sul (South) | South | Behind the south goal; lower-priced categories at the World Cup. |
How do you get to Maracanã?
Take the Rio metro to Maracanã station on Line 2, which opens directly on to the stadium walkway, or the SuperVia suburban train to Maracanã station next door. From Copacabana or Ipanema, take Line 1 towards the North Zone and stay on (Lines 1 and 2 share track) or change at Estácio.
Maracanã metro station (Line 2)
A walkway leads straight to the stadium. Extra services run on match days.
Maracanã SuperVia station
Suburban trains from Central do Brasil, next to the metro station.
From Copacabana and Ipanema
About 35 to 45 minutes by metro, changing at Estácio if needed.
- From the city centre
- About 10 to 15 minutes by metro from Central do Brasil or Cinelândia.
- From the airport
- From Galeão (GIG), allow 40 to 60 minutes by taxi or app ride depending on traffic. From Santos Dumont (SDU), the VLT tram and metro take about 30 minutes.
- Parking
- Parking around the Maracanã is very limited and closed off on big match days. Use the metro.
Can you tour Maracanã?
The Maracanã tour visits the dressing rooms, the pitchside, the press box and a museum area with historic shirts and the footprints of famous players. Tours do not run on match days.
How do you get tickets for Maracanã?
Tickets for the 2027 Women's World Cup are sold only through FIFA's official ticketing platform, in phases before and during the tournament.
- Buy only from FIFA's official site or its official resale platform; tickets are tied to the buyer's identity.
- Prices are set by category (1 is best) and by match stage.
- Bring ID that matches your ticket; checks happen at the gates.
- For Flamengo or Fluminense club matches, buy through the clubs' official sites or member programmes.
Where to stay and eat near Maracanã
Where to stay
Most visitors stay in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon or Botafogo and take the metro to the stadium. Tijuca, next to the Maracanã, has cheaper hotels and lots of local bars.
See hotels near MaracanãFood and drink
The streets around the stadium fill with street food and drinks stalls on match days. Tijuca's botecos (neighbourhood bars) around Praça Varnhagen and Rua Barão de Mesquita are popular before games.
Area: Maracanã and Tijuca, Rio's North Zone
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Host city guide
Rio de Janeiro for World Cup visitors
Getting around, where to stay and safety notes.
Frequently asked questions about Maracanã
Which 2027 Women's World Cup matches are played at Maracanã?
9 matches: Brazil's opening game on 24 June, 5 more group-stage matches, a quarter-final, the semi-final on 21 July and the final on 25 July 2027. Teams are confirmed at the final draw on 11 December 2026.
What is the capacity of the Maracanã?
The Maracanã, home of Flamengo and Fluminense, has a capacity of 73,139 as listed for the 2027 Women's World Cup, the largest of the tournament's eight venues.
How do you get to the Maracanã by metro?
Take Line 2 to Maracanã station, which connects directly to the stadium. From Copacabana, the trip takes about 35 to 45 minutes.
Can you tour the Maracanã?
Yes. Maracanã stadium tours run most days except match days and include the dressing rooms, pitchside and a museum area.
Is the Maracanã area safe?
The stadium area is heavily policed on match days. Use the metro, keep valuables out of sight, and avoid walking in the surrounding area late at night after the crowds have gone.
Sources
- Maracanã official site
- MetrôRio
- Wikipedia: 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup (venues and schedule)
- FIFA: Brazil 2027 host cities
- Capacity, opening year and coordinates: Wikidata Q155174
Been to Maracanã?
Stamp it in your stadium passport. You can add the date and match later, even for visits years ago.
