Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) Seating Map
Your seating plan and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat
“Mineirão” · “Gigante da Pampulha”
Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) in photos
4 outside · 1 inside the venue
Where to sit at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)
The best seats at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) are Lower ring central, main side for the view. For value, choose Upper ring central, either side. For atmosphere, head to Behind-goal lower ring (home end). Avoid Upper ring back rows behind the goals. Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) seats 61,846, home of Cruzeiro.
Lower ring central, main side
Central lower-ring seats level with the halfway line give the cleanest close view of the pitch.
Full detail Best valueUpper ring central, either side
Elevated side seats capture the full sweep of the pitch and both goals under the roof.
Full detail Best atmosphereBehind-goal lower ring (home end)
Behind the goal with the organized support for the loudest matchday experience.
Full detail Where to avoidUpper ring back rows behind the goals
High and end-on, a long way from play.
Full detailAbout Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)
The Mineirão holds around 61,846 as an all-seater in a continuous two-tier bowl, wrapped by its historic exterior ring of columns. The lower ring, added when the pitch was lowered for 2014, brings fans close to the action, while the upper ring gives a sweeping covered panorama; the behind-goal ends host the most passionate support. Central side seats offer the best views and the upper ring the best panoramas. It is now primarily the home of Cruzeiro, after Atlético Mineiro moved to their own Arena MRV in 2023, and it hosts finals, the Brazil national team and concerts.
The Mineirão, officially the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, is the great bowl of the Pampulha district in Belo Horizonte, opened in 1965 and modernized for the 2014 World Cup. The renovation lowered the pitch, added a lower ring and a broad translucent roof while preserving the listed exterior colonnade, creating a steep, enclosed all-seater known as the Gigante da Pampulha.
Seating plan & map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão). Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
Football (Cruzeiro home)
Cruzeiro matches fill the bowl toward 61,846, with the loudest support behind the goals and along the lower ring.
Football (finals / Brazil NT)
Cup finals and the Brazil national team use the full stadium with a larger, more mixed crowd across all sides.
End-stage concert
The stadium hosts major concerts with an end stage over the pitch; the field becomes GA or seated rows and the far end is curtained, while the ringed tiers keep views.
Seating levels explained
Anel InferiorLower ring, all sides
The lower seated ring, added by lowering the pitch in the 2014 renovation.
Pros: Closest views of the pitch all the way around.
Cons: Lower rows have a flatter angle; behind-goal ends are end-on.
Anel SuperiorUpper ring, all sides
The large upper seated ring under the translucent roof.
Pros: Sweeping panoramic views and good roof cover.
Cons: Higher and farther from the pitch, especially behind the goals.
Behind-goal endsNorth and south ends, lower and upper
The behind-goal sections that host the organized supporters.
Pros: The most intense, song-filled atmosphere in the ground.
Cons: End-on views and dense, partisan crowds.
Camarotes / premiumExecutive box level on the main side
The band of executive suites and premium hospitality.
Pros: Comfort, catering and central premium views.
Cons: The most expensive tickets in the stadium.
Best seats at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)
Best overall view
Lower ring central, main side
Central lower-ring seats level with the halfway line give the cleanest close view of the pitch.
Panorama on a budget
Upper ring central, either side
Elevated side seats capture the full sweep of the pitch and both goals under the roof.
Atmosphere and singing
Behind-goal lower ring (home end)
Behind the goal with the organized support for the loudest matchday experience.
Premium comfort
Camarotes / premium boxes
Catered boxes with comfortable, central premium views.
Value with a good angle
Upper ring toward the halfway line
A covered, elevated central view at lower prices than the main-side lower ring.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall view | Lower ring central, main side | Central lower-ring seats level with the halfway line give the cleanest close view of the pitch. |
| Panorama on a budget | Upper ring central, either side | Elevated side seats capture the full sweep of the pitch and both goals under the roof. |
| Atmosphere and singing | Behind-goal lower ring (home end) | Behind the goal with the organized support for the loudest matchday experience. |
| Premium comfort | Camarotes / premium boxes | Catered boxes with comfortable, central premium views. |
| Value with a good angle | Upper ring toward the halfway line | A covered, elevated central view at lower prices than the main-side lower ring. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Upper ring back rows behind the goals: High and end-on, a long way from play.
Lower front rows near the corners: Flat angle with touchline and board obstructions in the foreground.
Sections beside away-fan segregation: Security buffers can intrude on the view and experience.
Concert seats behind an end stage: Curtained off or facing away from the stage.
Accessibility & companion seating
The Mineirão was rebuilt to modern accessibility standards for the 2014 World Cup, with wheelchair and companion positions, accessible entrances, lifts, ramps and adapted restrooms across the ground. Accessible tickets are arranged through the operator's or clubs' official channels, ideally in advance.
Where: Accessible platforms are distributed around the lower ring on several sides, with step-free access from the concourses.
Food & drink at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)
Eating at the Mineirão revolves around the Tropeirão, the stadium's celebrated plate of feijão tropeiro with rice, pork rinds, steak, collard greens and eggs — around 4,000 portions are sold on an average matchday, rising to about 10,000 for a 50,000 crowd. Bars and kitchens across the sectors were rebuilt in the stadium's renovation, and the Bolão restaurant on the esplanade serves a dedicated matchday menu alongside its traditional spaghetti.
Worth seeking out
- Tropeirão — the stadium's famous feijão tropeiro plate
- Bolão restaurant on the esplanade
- Rebuilt bars across every sector
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Getting there
Transport
Metro (Line 1) runs to stations such as Vilarinho and connects toward the Pampulha area, and numerous bus lines serve the stadium along Avenida Antônio Abrahão Caram; matchday shuttle and park-and-ride options operate for big games. Driving is possible with lots nearby, but traffic is heavy on event days.
The area
The stadium sits in the Pampulha region of northern Belo Horizonte, beside the Pampulha lagoon and the modernist landmarks of Oscar Niemeyer, near the UFMG university campus and the Mineirinho arena. It is a spacious, scenic setting rather than a dense city-center location.
Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) · Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mineirão's capacity?
As a modern all-seater it holds around 61,846, though some sources cite slightly different figures depending on the configuration. Before its renovations it held far more as a standing stadium.
Do both Belo Horizonte clubs still play at the Mineirão?
No. Cruzeiro is now the main tenant; Atlético Mineiro used the Mineirão until moving to their own Arena MRV, which opened in 2023.
Why is it called the Gigante da Pampulha?
The nickname, meaning the Giant of Pampulha, reflects its huge size and its location in the Pampulha district beside the lagoon and Niemeyer's modernist landmarks.
What are the best seats at the Mineirão?
Central lower-ring seats on the main side give the closest clean view, while the central upper ring offers the best covered panorama for less.
How do I get to the Mineirão?
Use the Metro and connecting buses toward the Pampulha area along Avenida Antônio Abrahão Caram; matchday shuttles and park-and-ride operate for big games.
Was the Mineirão a 2014 World Cup venue?
Yes. It was fully modernized for the 2014 World Cup and hosted several matches, including the famous semi-final between Brazil and Germany.
Which seats are best for concerts at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)?
The stadium hosts major concerts with an end stage over the pitch; the field becomes GA or seated rows and the far end is curtained, while the ringed tiers keep views.
How do section numbers work at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)?
Section numbers at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) follow the seating tiers. Anel Inferior: Lower ring, all sides; Anel Superior: Upper ring, all sides; Behind-goal ends: North and south ends, lower and upper; Camarotes / premium: Executive box level on the main side.
Does Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) have a seating map with seat numbers?
Yes. Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)'s seating map is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Anel Inferior Lower ring, all sides; Anel Superior Upper ring, all sides; Behind-goal ends North and south ends, lower and upper; Camarotes / premium Executive box level on the main side), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating map on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.
What is the view like from the seats at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)?
The best views at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) are from Lower ring central, main side — Central lower-ring seats level with the halfway line give the cleanest close view of the pitch. The weakest are Upper ring back rows behind the goals: High and end-on, a long way from play. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão).
Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)?
The Mineirão was rebuilt to modern accessibility standards for the 2014 World Cup, with wheelchair and companion positions, accessible entrances, lifts, ramps and adapted restrooms across the ground. Accessible tickets are arranged through the operator's or clubs' official channels, ideally in advance. Locations: Accessible platforms are distributed around the lower ring on several sides, with step-free access from the concourses..
What are the stands at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)?
Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) is made up of 4 main stands: Anel Inferior; Anel Superior; Behind-goal ends; Camarotes / premium.
What is the view like from the seats at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão)?
For the best view at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão), aim for Lower ring central, main side (Central lower-ring seats level with the halfway line give the cleanest close view of the pitch.); Upper ring central, either side (Elevated side seats capture the full sweep of the pitch and both goals under the roof.). The view is most restricted from Upper ring back rows behind the goals (High and end-on, a long way from play.).
Is Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) covered, and does it have a roof?
The Mineirao has a roof that covers all of the seating while the pitch is open to the sky.
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