Estádio Nacional de Brasília
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- Capacity
- 69,910
- Year opened
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- Club
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- Country
- Brazil
Overview
About the stadium
Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, also known as Estádio Nacional de Brasília, is a multipurpose football stadium in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, in the Distrito Federal. Opened in 1974, it today holds 69,910 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in Brazil and in South America.
Location and surroundings
The stadium sits in Brasília, Brazil's planned capital. It is one of several structures that make up the city's Ayrton Senna Sports Complex, which also includes the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium. Since 2019, the stadium and its surroundings have been under private administration by the company Arena BSB, forming a cohesive sporting district.
Main uses
The venue is used primarily for football matches, but as a multipurpose arena it also hosts other major events. It is named after the football legend Mané Garrincha (1933–1983), a two-time World Cup winner in 1958 and 1962. The current name comes from a naming-rights deal with Banco de Brasília (BRB).
History
Journey through time
The history of the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha dates to 1974, when it opened with an original capacity of 45,200 people. A later complete reconstruction transformed the venue into one of Brazil's largest and most modern arenas, giving it the form it has today.
Construction and opening
The original architect was Ícaro de Castro Mello. The stadium opened in 1974 and for decades served mainly football in Brasília, with a capacity of around 45,200.
Major renovations
The most significant reconstruction took place between 2010 and 2013, and the stadium was re-inaugurated on 18 May 2013. The rebuild greatly increased capacity and was carried out in preparation for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The project cost US$900 million against an original budget of US$300 million, ranking it among the most expensive football stadiums in the world — after England's Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Notable moments
In 2013 the stadium hosted one match of the Confederations Cup. A year later it staged seven matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, including the third-place play-off. In 2016 it also hosted some of the football matches of the Summer Olympic Games.
Atmosphere
Matchday
The atmosphere at the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha is shaped by its standing among Brazilian arenas: after the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, it is the second-largest stadium in the country. Its generous capacity of 69,910 allows the major international events held here to shine.
Fan culture
The stadium carries the name of Mané Garrincha, one of the greatest legends of Brazilian football and a World Cup winner in 1958 and 1962. His name links the arena to the golden era of Brazilian football and gives a visit a strong symbolic dimension. As a multipurpose arena in Brasília, it draws crowds not only for football but for other large events as well.
Big matches
The biggest matches here came during top-level tournaments. In 2013 the stadium hosted a match of the Confederations Cup. During the 2014 FIFA World Cup it staged seven matches, among them the prestigious third-place play-off. Two years later, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, the pitch hosted some of the football matches of the Olympic tournament, firmly establishing the arena as a venue for major international occasions.
Practical info
Visiting the stadium
A visit to the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha takes place right in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. The stadium is the heart of the Ayrton Senna Sports Complex and, since 2019, has been run by a private operator, the company Arena BSB.
How to get there
The stadium lies in Brasília, in the Distrito Federal, and forms part of a wider sports complex alongside the neighbouring Nilson Nelson Gymnasium. When planning your trip, account for its setting within the central area of the planned capital.
Tickets and tours
Because the complex and stadium have been under private administration by Arena BSB since 2019, ticketing, the event programme, and any tours follow its current offering. Check the schedule for a specific event before visiting.
Visitor tips
- When to come: for major football or cultural events, exactly what this multipurpose arena with a capacity of 69,910 was built for.
- What to see: a stadium named after the legend Mané Garrincha and a host of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Where it is: within the Ayrton Senna Sports Complex, near the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium.
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