Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha

The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha is one of the many stadiums that was built in 2014 to serve as a venue for the World Cup 2014. The stadium is located in the state of Brasília and it plays home to the Brasília Futebol Clube. Brasília has a lot of inspirational work by architect Oscar Niemeyer and these works have been used as an inspiration for the stadium itself.

The ground was initially constructed in 1974, but it underwent a great deal of renovation work so as to increase capacity for the World Cup. The initial ground capacity in 1974 was around 45,000. Now, the capacity of just over 72,000 makes the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha as the largest in the state and second largest in the country.

Pubs for Away Fans

Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha happens to be located very close to the famous tourist spots in Brasília. Since the city is primarily made for those who have a personal mode of transport, it is not great for walking around. The experience may not be pleasant, but it is certainly a choice for those who want to take advantage of the many drinking and eating spots that the city boasts. In fact, there is a sizeable Brasília shopping, which is only less than a kilometre away from the stadium.

The stadium began with an initial budget of around $500 million but a number of delays meant that the final budget ended up hitting close to $1 billion. This mammoth construction cost has ended up making the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha as the third most expensive stadium in the world. it is only behind the Wembley Stadium in England and  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London. The visiting supporters to the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha will be getting a lot of history thanks to the ground being dedicated as a homage for Mané Garrincha, who won the World Cup with Brazil on two occasions.

This is a ground that did not initially get a lot of support from local clubs due to the massive size. However, visiting supporters will largely be experiencing the stadium for the high-profile games. Since Brazil also tend to use this stadium for some of the home games, visiting supporters are likely to be experiencing a packed Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha rather than an empty ground.

How to get there by car & Where to park?

The location of Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha in the central part of Brasília makes it easy to reach through a number of means. The stadium is about 1.5 km away from the central metro station, which enjoys numerous connectivity with other parts of Brasília through a bus or metro. However, those who want to drive to the stadium will be able to do so quite easily with the stadium enjoying excellent connectivity by road. One can choose to enter the following address in the satnav to make the navigational process a lot easier:

Srpn Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha s/n, Brasília – DF, 70070-701

For those coming to the stadium by car will be able to park near the stadium. One of the major improvements made as part of the renovation process is the parking access for visitors.

By train or metro

The train and metro access also provide a great option for those looking to visit the stadium. Since the ground is only a 10 minute walk away from the Central metro Station, this would clearly be the best option for visitors who want to get to the ground. The bus that goes alongside the Eixo Monumental can also be used to reach the stadium from central. Since Brasília is not very friendly to pedestrians, this can be a great option for those who do not want to walk.

The Rodoferroviaria is the bus terminal is located in the western section of the Eixo Monumental. It is around 4.5 km away from the stadium. There are numerous local buses that fly from the terminal to the stadium, while the connectivity to the city centre is also excellent.

There are tickets available for watching games at the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha. It is not really hard to get considering the massive size of the stadium. The best spot to get tickets for the stadium would be to use the online ticket hub. Alternatively, one can also get to the stadium and pick up the tickets, but this will be difficult when big teams are playing in the game.

Brasiliense

The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha is one of the latest stadiums to be constructed. This has a marked effect in terms of the facilities available for disabled supporters. The facilities can be seen from the parking spot to the actual seats. There is a dedicated section for fans with disabilities to be able to come and watch the matches at this ground. The location of these spots are also spread across the ground in such a way that these fans need not travel excessively to reach their seats.

The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha is a massive colossus of construction that has to be felt from within even when games are not taking place. For this purpose, one can get access to the stadium through tours that are available. These are not open throughout the year and fans have to check with the stadium – by calling up the contact – about the availability.