Host city · FIFA Women's World Cup 2027
São Paulo travel guide for the 2027 World Cup
São Paulo · venue: Neo Química Arena (48,905)
São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, hosts its 2027 Women's World Cup matches at Neo Química Arena in Itaquera, at the eastern end of Metro Line 3. Stay central and ride the metro: road traffic in São Paulo is notoriously slow.
By Leo Nagano · Last checked · draft awaiting fact-check
How do you get around São Paulo?
- The metro and CPTM trains are the fastest way around the city and run directly to the stadium.
- Traffic is heavy at rush hour; avoid taxis to Itaquera before kick-off and use the metro.
- App rides are cheap and convenient for shorter trips, especially at night.
Guarulhos International (GRU) is about 25 km north-east of the centre; allow 40 to 75 minutes by taxi, or take CPTM Line 13 and change. Congonhas (CGH) serves domestic flights closer to the centre.
Where should you stay in São Paulo?
Avenida Paulista and Jardins
Central, well-connected, good hotels and restaurants; metro to Itaquera with one change.
República and Sé
On Line 3 directly to the stadium; cheaper but quieter at night, so take care after dark.
Pinheiros and Vila Madalena
The best bars and nightlife, on the Yellow line.
Is São Paulo safe for visiting fans?
- Keep phones and valuables out of sight, especially in the centre and on crowded trains.
- Use app rides at night rather than walking long distances.
- Stay with the crowd going to and from the stadium; extra police are deployed on match days.
What is the weather like in São Paulo in June and July?
June and July are São Paulo's winter: dry and cool, typically 12 to 23°C, cold in the evenings.