Maracanã Football Match Ticket with Transport and Local Fan Guide

Maracanã Stadium on match day

Maracanã opened in 1950 for the World Cup and remains the most famous football ground in Brazil. It is the ground of Flamengo and Fluminense, and it has hosted the World Cup final in 2014, Olympic ceremonies and countless derbies. A Maracanã football match ticket is often the highlight of a trip to Rio for fans, because the noise, the drums and the flags create an atmosphere that is hard to find anywhere else.

Your official matchday ticket is included, so you do not need to look for tickets outside the stadium. Which match you see depends on the fixture on the date you choose, and the booking panel shows the games available. Matches can move because of television schedules, so the final details are confirmed after booking.

The pre-match experience with a local fan

Before the game, the local expert fan takes you through the pre-match experience in the streets around the stadium. Locals arrive early, meet friends, wear their team colours and sing, and your guide explains the songs, the rivalries and the traditions. It is the best way to understand a Brazilian football day without speaking Portuguese.

Your guide also explains how to behave at the stadium, when to stand, where the different stands are and what to watch for. Wear neutral colours or the colours of the host team, and avoid showing off expensive items. Food and additional drinks can be bought outside or inside the stadium and are not included.

Van transport to and from the stadium

Return transport in a 15 to 22-seater van is included, which removes the biggest worry for visitors: getting to the stadium and back safely at night. The pickup and drop-off point in Rio de Janeiro is confirmed after you book, and the experience begins in the afternoon, at around 15:30, and takes about five hours in total.

Traffic around Maracanã can be heavy on match days, and the driver and guide plan the timing to get you to the gates on time. After the game, the group returns together to the drop-off point. Please stay with the group and follow your guide's instructions in the crowds.

Planning your match visit

Match days are exciting but long. Bring a valid photo ID or passport, a small bag, sun protection or a light rain jacket, and a phone that is charged. Large bags, banners and some objects may not be allowed at the gates, so travel light. If you want a shirt from your team, you can buy one from shops outside or at the stadium.

If you would prefer a quiet visit to the stadium without a match, our Maracanã Stadium tour ticket is the best choice. For the match, check the fixture list, choose your date in the booking panel and let us know if you have any special requests before the game.