Estádio do Maracanã Seating Map

As a modern all-seater the Maracanã holds about 78,838, though some sources cite slightly different figures depending on the configuration. Before its renovations it held well over 100,000 as a standing stadium.

The behind-goal Norte and Sul ends host the organized supporters (torcidas organizadas) and are the loudest, most colorful areas. For a first visit, the central Oeste side balances atmosphere with comfort and views.

It is the home of Flamengo and Fluminense, and regularly hosts the Brazil national team plus Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores finals.

Take Metro Line 2 or a SuperVia train to Maracanã station, which is right across from the stadium's Oeste side. Driving is difficult on matchdays.

They are the compass sides of the bowl: Norte (north) and Sul (south) are the behind-goal ends, while Leste (east) and Oeste (west) are the sidelines, with Oeste the main premium stand.

Yes. The Maracanã runs regular guided tours that include the stands, pitchside, dressing rooms and museum, available on most non-matchdays.

Major concerts build a stage over the pitch at one end; the field becomes GA or seated rows and the far end is often curtained, while the ringed tiers keep views.

Section numbers at Estádio do Maracanã follow the seating tiers. Cadeira Inferior: Norte, Sul, Leste, Oeste (lower); Cadeira Superior: Norte, Sul, Leste, Oeste (upper); Oeste Premium / Maracanã Mais: Oeste central sections and camarotes; Norte & Sul (behind goals): Norte and Sul, lower and upper.

Yes. Estádio do Maracanã's seating map is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Cadeira Inferior Norte, Sul, Leste, Oeste (lower); Cadeira Superior Norte, Sul, Leste, Oeste (upper); Oeste Premium / Maracanã Mais Oeste central sections and camarotes; Norte & Sul (behind goals) Norte and Sul, lower and upper), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating map on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

The best views at Estádio do Maracanã are from Oeste central, lower ring — Central main-stand seats level with the halfway line give the cleanest, shaded view of the whole pitch. The weakest are Behind-goal upper ring, back rows (Norte/Sul superior): Very high and far, with a distant end-on view of play. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Estádio do Maracanã.

The Maracanã was rebuilt to modern accessibility standards for 2014 and 2016, with wheelchair and companion positions, accessible entrances, ramps, lifts and adapted restrooms on multiple levels. Accessible tickets are arranged through the clubs' or operator's official channels, ideally booked in advance. Locations: Accessible platforms are distributed around the lower and intermediate levels on several sides, including the Oeste main stand..

Estádio do Maracanã is made up of 4 main stands: Cadeira Inferior; Cadeira Superior; Oeste Premium / Maracanã Mais; Norte & Sul (behind goals).

Flamengo and Fluminense league and cup matches use the full bowl, with home torcidas behind one goal and away supporters segregated in an allocated end.

For the best view at Estádio do Maracanã, aim for Oeste central, lower ring (Central main-stand seats level with the halfway line give the cleanest, shaded view of the whole pitch.); Leste or Oeste upper ring, central (Elevated side seats capture the full sweep of the pitch and both goals.). The view is most restricted from Behind-goal upper ring, back rows (Norte/Sul superior) (Very high and far, with a distant end-on view of play.).

Central main-stand seats level with the halfway line give the cleanest, shaded view of the whole pitch.

The Maracana has a ring shaped roof that covers the seating bowl while the pitch is open to the sky.