Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha facts for kids
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| Former names | Estádio Governador Hélio Prates da Silveira Estádio Nacional de Brasília Mane pele |
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| Location | SRPN Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha Brasília, DF, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 15°47′0.60″S 47°53′56.99″W / 15.7835000°S 47.8991639°W |
| Owner | Terracap |
| Capacity | 69,910 |
| Field size | 105 x 68 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1972–1974 |
| Opened | 10 January 1974 |
| Renovated | 2011–2013 |
| Construction cost | R$ 2 billion US$ 690 million EU€ 690 million |
| Tenants | |
| Brasília Futebol Clube Legião FC Brazil national football team (selected matches) |
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The Arena BRB Mané Garrincha is a huge football stadium and event space. It is located in Brasília, the capital city of Brazil. This stadium is part of a bigger sports area called the Ayrton Senna Sports Complex. Since 2019, a private company has managed the stadium and its nearby areas.
The stadium first opened in 1974 and could hold 45,200 people. It was completely rebuilt between 2010 and 2013. After the rebuild, its capacity grew to 72,788 people. This made it the second-largest stadium in Brazil, right after the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. It is also one of the biggest stadiums in South America.
The stadium officially reopened on May 18, 2013. This was after its big renovation for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The original design was by architect Ícaro de Castro Mello. The renovation cost about US$900 million. This made it one of the most expensive football stadiums in the world.
The Arena BSB company has owned the stadium since December 2019. The stadium is named after the famous football player Mané Garrincha. He was a Brazilian legend who helped Brazil win the World Cup in 1958 and 1962. The current name, Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, comes from a deal with Banco de Brasília.
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Stadium History and Key Events
The Estádio Mané Garrincha was finished in 1974. The first game was played on March 10, 1974. Corinthians beat CEUB 2–1. Vaguinho from Corinthians scored the first goal.
On March 2, 1996, the popular Brazilian band Mamonas Assassinas played their last concert here. The stadium's old attendance record was 51,200 people. This record was set on December 20, 1998. That day, Gama won against Londrina 3–0 in a final match.
In 2007, the stadium hosted the final of the first Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino. The team Mato Grosso do Sul/Saad won this women's football cup.
Brazil played its first game in the newly renovated stadium on June 15, 2013. They won 3–0 against Japan in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. The stadium also hosted seven matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This included the game for third place.
Timeline of Important Moments
Early Years and Renaming
- 1975: The stadium officially opened on March 10. It was first named after Governor Hélio Prates da Silveira.
- 1980s: The stadium was renamed to Mané Garrincha stadium. This honored the famous football player.
- 1988: The band Legião Urbana performed the first concert by an artist at the stadium.
Preparing for the World Cup
- 2007: The governor announced plans to rebuild the stadium. The goal was to make it one of the largest in the world.
- 2009: FIFA announced that Brasília would be one of the 12 cities to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- 2010: Work began to take apart the old stadium. This made space for the new, bigger stadium.
- 2011: FIFA confirmed Brasília would host the opening of the Confederations Cup.
- 2012: Construction continued, with the main structure and seating being completed.
- 2013: The stadium's roof was finished. The new grass field was installed.
- May 18, 2013: The stadium officially reopened with a football match. The President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, attended the event.
- May 26, 2013: A match between Santos and Flamengo set a new attendance record for the stadium.
- June 15, 2013: The stadium hosted the opening game of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. Brazil beat Japan 3–0.
- June 15, 2014: The first 2014 FIFA World Cup game in Brasília was played. Switzerland defeated Ecuador 2–1.
- August 4–13, 2016: The stadium hosted ten football matches for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Concerts and Entertainment Events
The stadium has hosted many famous music artists and bands over the years.
- Menudo: The group from Puerto Rico performed here in 1985.
- Legião Urbana: This band from Brasília played a concert in June 1988. There were some problems with the crowd, and the show ended early.
- A-Ha: The Norwegian band performed at the stadium in 1991.
- Information Society: This American synth-pop group played here in 1991.
- Mamonas Assassinas: This Brazilian band played their final show here on March 2, 1996.
- Lenny Kravitz: The American singer and guitarist performed his first Brazil tour show here on March 19, 2005.
- RBD: In 2006, the Mexican band brought about 25,000 fans to the stadium.
- Iron Maiden: The English heavy metal band played for 25,000 fans on March 20, 2009. This was their first show in Brasília.
- Black Eyed Peas: The American group performed in the stadium's parking lot on October 22, 2010.
- The Pop Music Festival 2011: This festival featured artists like Shakira, Train, and Ziggy Marley. It took place in the stadium's parking lot in March 2011.
- Renato Russo Symphonic: A special tribute concert for singer Renato Russo was held on June 29, 2013. It included a hologram of the singer.
- Beyoncé: The American singer performed the first international show at the new stadium on September 17, 2013. About 30,000 people attended.
- Aerosmith: The American band played here on October 23, 2013.
- Circuit Banco do Brasil: This festival on December 7, 2013, featured artists like Stevie Wonder and Jason Mraz.
- Linkin Park: The band performed on October 19, 2014, as part of the Circuit Banco do Brasil.
- Guns N' Roses: The hard rock band played at the stadium on November 20, 2016. Over 42,000 people attended.
- Bruno Mars: In 2024, the American singer performed two concerts at the stadium on October 26 and 27.
Tournament Matches Hosted
The Arena BRB Mané Garrincha has been a key venue for major international football tournaments.
2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Matches
The stadium hosted the opening match of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
| Date | Time (UTC−03) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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| June 15, 2013 | 16:00 |  Brazil |
3–0 |  Japan |
Group A | 67,423 |
2014 FIFA World Cup Matches
The stadium was rebuilt to meet the requirements for the 2014 World Cup. It hosted several important games.
| Date | Time (UTC−03) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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| June 15, 2014 | 13:00 |  Switzerland |
2–1 |  Ecuador |
Group E | 68,351 |
| June 19, 2014 | 13:00 |  Colombia |
2–1 |  Ivory Coast |
Group C | 68,748 |
| June 23, 2014 | 17:00 |  Cameroon |
1–4 | Brazil |
Group A | 69,112 |
| June 26, 2014 | 13:00 |  Portugal |
2–1 |  Ghana |
Group G | 67,540 |
| June 30, 2014 | 13:00 |  France |
2–0 |  Nigeria |
Round of 16 | 67,882 |
| July 5, 2014 | 13:00 |  Argentina |
1–0 |  Belgium |
Quarter-finals | 68,551 |
| July 12, 2014 | 17:00 | Brazil |
0–3 |  Netherlands |
Third place match | 68,034 |
2016 Summer Olympics Football Matches
The stadium also hosted several men's and women's football games during the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Men's Football Matches
| Date | Time (UTC-03) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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| August 4, 2016 | 13:00 |  Iraq |
0–0 |  Denmark |
Group A | 18,000 |
| August 4, 2016 | 16:00 | Brazil |
0–0 |  South Africa |
Group A | 69,389 |
| August 7, 2016 | 19:00 | Denmark |
1–0 | Group A | 32,314 | |
| August 7, 2016 | 22:00 | Brazil |
0–0 | Iraq |
Group A | 65,829 |
| August 10, 2016 | 13:00 | Argentina |
1–1 |  Honduras |
Group D | 16,029 |
| August 10, 2016 | 16:00 |  South Korea |
1–0 |  Mexico |
Group C | 19,332 |
| August 13, 2016 | 13:00 | Portugal |
0–4 |  Germany |
Quarter-finals | 55,412 |
Women's Football Matches
| Date | Time (UTC-03) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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| August 9, 2016 | 16:00 |  Germany |
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Group F | 8,227 |
| August 9, 2016 | 22:00 |  China |
0–0 |  Sweden |
Group E | 7,648 |
| August 12, 2016 | 13:00 |  United States |
1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 pen.) |
Quarter-finals | 13,892 |
2021 Copa América Matches
The stadium was one of five venues for the 2021 Copa América. It hosted the opening match.
| Date | Time (UTC−03) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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| June 13, 2021 | 18:00 | Brazil |
3–0 |  Venezuela |
Group B | 0 |
| June 18, 2021 | 21:00 | Argentina |
1–0 |  Uruguay |
Group A | 0 |
| June 24, 2021 | 21:00 |  Chile |
0–2 |  Paraguay |
Group A | 0 |
| June 27, 2021 | 18:00 | Venezuela |
0–1 |  Peru |
Group B | 0 |
| July 3, 2021 | 19:00 | Uruguay |
0–0 (2–4 pen.) | Colombia |
Quarter-finals | 0 |
| July 6, 2021 | 22:00 | Argentina |
1–1 (3–2 pen.) | Semi-finals | 0 | |
| July 9, 2021 | 21:00 | Colombia |
3–2 | Peru |
Third place match | 0 |
City Improvements Around the Stadium
The government of the Federal District planned several improvements for Brasília's central area. These projects were completed after the stadium's reconstruction. They aimed to make the area better for visitors and residents.
Burle Marx Urban Project
One special project was the Urban Project by Roberto Burle Marx. This plan focused on improving the green spaces around the stadium. It added water features, bike paths, and gardens. This made the area between the main road and the Brasília TV Tower more beautiful.
Fun Facts About the Stadium
The Mané Garrincha Stadium is not just big; it also has some interesting features. It has a very large roof that covers all the seats. This helps protect fans from the sun and rain. The stadium was built with many green features. It uses rainwater collection and solar panels. This makes it one of the most sustainable stadiums in the world. It can hold over 70,000 people. This makes it one of the largest stadiums in Brazil.
Images for kids
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Panoramic view of the interior of the stadium after its reconstruction.
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See also
In Spanish: Estadio Nacional de Brasilia Mané Garrincha para niños
