If you love football, you won't want to miss the chance to see a soccer match in Rio de Janeiro! Come watch one of Brazil's passions and watch the best teams in Rio fight for the win. Accompanied by your guide, you'll feel the electric atmosphere of a Brazilian football match. It's an experience you'll never forget!

Highlights

  • Do as the locals do and attend a Brazilian football match
  • Watch games from the four most powerful teams in Rio - Flamengo, Botafogo, Fluminense and Vasco
  • Roundtrip hotel transfers from Rio de Janeiro included

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Rio's famous stadiums accommodate over 100,000 people and have been host to many championship games over the years, including the 1950 World Cup and Pele's last game.

From January through May, Rio de Janeiro's Championship is played in two cups: Gunabara's Cup and Rio's Cup. The two champions of each cup will play the final in two games and become Rio de Janeiro's champion team.

From May through December, the Brazilian Championship will take place, in which 20 teams play against each other to determine the Country's best team.

General seating is individual and under cover, and your guide is always in attendance. Note that the schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

Pleae note: all games take place at João Havelange, depending on the game. 


Schedule Details

Rio de Janeiro Soccer Match and Stadium Tour

Rio de Janeiro Maracana Stadium Soccer Match

Departs:

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Departure Point:

Pickup is available from most major hotels in the zones Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana or the cruise ship port

Departure Time:

Soccer games start at different times throughout the season (exact pick-up time will be advised upon reconfirmation)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

4 hours (approx.)

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Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • General admission ticket to stadium
    • Local guide
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Game Schedule is subject to change without prior notice
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers
  • Seating is in an area that has some protection from the sun. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis and passengers are able to sit in a different location and meet the guide after the match, at a scheduled location
  • Please note: the Maracana stadium is currently undergoing renovations in preparation for the 2014 World Cup. The games will take place at another stadium in Rio
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Itinerary: Brazilian Championship - 1st Round

May 20th @ 4pm - Botafogo vs. Sao Paulo

May 21st @ 6:30pm - Flamengo vs. Internacional

May 27th @ 6:30pm - Fluminense vs. Figueirense

June 7th @ 8:30pm - Botafogo vs. Cruzeiro

June 9th @ 6:30pm - Flamengo vs. Coritiba

June 10th @ 5pm - Fluminense vs. Internacional

June 16th @ 6:30pm - Fluminense vs. Portuguesa

June 17th @ 4pm - Flamengo vs. Santos

June 24th @ 6:30pm - Botafogo vs. Ponte Preta

July 1st @ 6:30pm - Flamengo vs. Sao Paulo

July 7th @ 6:30pm - Botafogo vs. Bahia

July 8th @ 4pm - Fluminense vs. Flamengo

July 15th @ 4pm - Botafogo vs. Fluminense

July 18th @ 9:50pm - Flamengo vs. Corinthians

July 19th @ 8:30pm - Fluminense vs. Bahia

July 22nd @ 6:30pm - Botafogo vs. Gremio

July 25th @ 8:30pm - Botafogo vs. Vasco

July 26th @ 8:30pm - Flamengo vs. Portuguesa

July 28th @ 9pm - Botafogo vs. Figueirense

July 29th @ 4pm - Fluminense vs. Atletico Mineiro

August 4th @ 6:30pm - Flamengo vs. Atletico Mineiro

August 8th @ 9:50pm - Botafogo vs. Palmeiras

August 9th @ 8:30pm - Fluminense vs. Sao Paulo

August 11th @ 9pm - Flamengo vs. Nautico

August 12th @ 6:30pm - Fluminense vs. Palmeiras

August 15th @ 9:50pm - Botafogo vs. Sport

August 18th @ 6:30pm - Fluminense vs. Sport

August 19th @ 6:30pm - Flamengo vs. Vasco

August 25th @ 6:30pm - Vasco vs. Fuminense

August 26th @ 4pm - Botafogo vs. Flamengo

Brazilian Championship - 2nd Round - All times TBD

August 29th - Flamengo vs. Sport

August 29th - Fluminense vs. Corinthians

September 2nd - Botafogo vs. Coritiba

September 5th - Flamengo vs. Ponte Preta

September 5th - Fluminense vs. Santos

September 9th - Botafogo vs. Nautico

September 12th - Botafogo vs. Internacional

September 16th - Flamengo vs. Gremio

September 16th - Fluminense vs. Atletico Goianiense

September 23rd - Botafogo vs. Corinthians

September 23rd - Fluminense vs Nautico

September 30th - Flamengo vs. Fluminense

October 10th - Flamengo vs. Bahia

October 10th - Fluminense vs. Botafogo

October 14th - Botafogo vs. Santos

October 17th - Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro

October 17th - Fluminense vs. Ponte Preta

October 21st - Botafogo vs. Vasco

October 21st - Fluminense vs. Gremio

October 24th - Flamengo vs. Sao Paulo

October 28th - Botafogo vs. Atletico Goianiense

October 28th - Fluminense vs. Coritiba

November 4th - Flamengo vs. Figuerense

Novermber 11th - Botafogo vs. Portuguesa

Novebmer 18th - Flamengo vs. Palmeiras

November 18th - Fluminense vs. Cruzeiro

November 25th - Botafogo vs. Atletico Mineiro

November 25th - Vasco vs. Flamengo

December 2nd - Flamengo - Botafogo

December 2nd - Fluminense vs. Vasco Voucher Info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. What's this?

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

This trip was very well organized and a good size group for a soccer match with a great guide.  ...  Read more ›

 

Kristen K, April 2012

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Easy pick up at hotel in Copacabana. Fun ride to stadium for Botafogo vs. Vasco. Tour guide ...  Read more ›

 

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