Discover the most iconic sports stadiums and arenas in Brazil. From massive football stadiums to legendary sporting venues.
From the legendary Maracanã (78,838) to the modern Arena do Grêmio (55,662), discover Brazil's biggest football stadiums ranked by official capacity. Features World Cup venues, Brazilian Serie A grounds, and temples of football culture.
Rankings Updated: 5/28/2026 | Official Capacities verified from stadium sources
Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's largest stadium with a capacity of 78,838. This legendary venue hosted the 2014 World Cup final and is home to Flamengo and Fluminense, making it the temple of Brazilian football.
Major clubs include Flamengo & Fluminense (Maracanã), São Paulo FC (Morumbi), Corinthians (Neo Química Arena), Grêmio (Arena do Grêmio), and Cruzeiro & Atlético Mineiro (Mineirão).
Seven stadiums in Brazil's top 10 were built or renovated for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, including Mané Garrincha (Brasília), Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador), Arena da Amazônia (Manaus), and Arena Pernambuco (Recife).
Maracanã is Brazil's most iconic stadium, having hosted two World Cup finals (1950 and 2014). Known as the "temple of football," it has witnessed legendary moments from Pelé, Zico, and countless Brazilian football legends.