Arena do Grêmio
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- Capacity
- 60,540
- Year opened
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- Club
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- Country
- Brazil
Overview
About the stadium
Arena do Grêmio is a multi-use stadium in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, inaugurated on December 8, 2012 with a capacity of 60,540 spectators. It is used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense.
Location and surroundings
The stadium is located in Porto Alegre, the capital of Brazil's southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul. Arena do Grêmio replaced the club's former home, the Estádio Olímpico Monumental, and became a modern hub for football in the city. It ranks among the most modern venues in South America.
Main uses
The arena is primarily a football stadium and the home of Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense. Its official match capacity is 60,540 (current official capacity 55,662). In Sisbrace, the Brazilian Ministry of Sport's football stadium evaluation system, Arena do Grêmio received the highest rating in all aspects. It also received a "Category Four" evaluation from UEFA, the only stadium in Brazil to do so.
History
Journey through time
The history of Arena do Grêmio is closely tied to the decision by Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense to leave its traditional ground and build a modern venue meeting international standards.
Construction and opening
The stadium was inaugurated on December 8, 2012 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. It was built to replace the older Estádio Olímpico Monumental, the club's previous home. With a capacity of 60,540 spectators, it became one of the most modern sporting venues in all of South America.
Major renovations
Arena do Grêmio was designed from the outset to the highest standards. In Sisbrace, the system run by the Brazilian Ministry of Sport for evaluating football stadiums, it received the highest rating across all assessed aspects. From UEFA it earned a "Category Four" evaluation — the only stadium in Brazil to reach this top tier under UEFA's stadium categories.
Notable moments
Even though Arena do Grêmio is one of the most modern stadiums in Brazil, it was not listed among the host venues for the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in the country. However, in 2019 it was selected as one of the venues for the 2019 Copa América, where five matches were played at the stadium.
Atmosphere
Matchday
Arena do Grêmio is the heart of the passion surrounding Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and one of the most modern venues for watching football in South America.
Fan culture
Grêmio is one of Brazil's traditional and most successful clubs, and its supporters form a passionate fan base in Porto Alegre. After moving from the old Estádio Olímpico Monumental to the new Arena do Grêmio in 2012, fans gained a modern home that ranks among Brazil's best, reflected in its Sisbrace rating and UEFA "Category Four" status. The arena's 60,540 capacity can generate a thunderous atmosphere during home matches.
Big matches
The stadium's landmark international moment came with the 2019 Copa América, when Arena do Grêmio hosted five matches of the continental tournament. Although the venue was not chosen as a host for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, its selection for the Copa América confirmed its standing as one of the most modern and highest-rated stadiums in Brazil. Home fixtures of Grêmio in Brazilian and South American competitions are a regular part of the calendar.
Practical info
Visiting the stadium
Arena do Grêmio is located in Porto Alegre, the capital of Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, and serves as the modern home of Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense with a capacity of 60,540 spectators.
How to get there
The stadium sits in the city of Porto Alegre. When planning a visit, it is best to use local public transport and allow for heavier traffic on matchdays, when tens of thousands of Grêmio fans head to the arena.
Tickets and tours
Tickets to Grêmio matches are the main reason to visit. Thanks to its UEFA "Category Four" rating and the highest score in the Sisbrace system, Arena do Grêmio is among the best-equipped stadiums in Brazil, which is reflected in the comfort offered to spectators.
Visitor tips
- When to arrive: For Grêmio matches, arrive early to allow for heavier traffic and entry checks.
- What to expect: Modern facilities at one of South America's highest-rated arenas, with a 60,540 capacity.
- What to see: The arena replaced the historic Estádio Olímpico Monumental and is today a symbol of modern football in Porto Alegre.
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