Viator

Football Match in Rio de Janeiro - Guided with Transportation

4.4(155)Rio de Janeiro1 hour
VIATOR4.4(124)TRIPADVISOR4.7(31)

Description

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!

Tour Options

Football Match in Rio de Janeiro - Guided with Transportation
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included

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.

Admission included

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.

Highlights

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop off at Most Hotels in Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
Tickets to the Stadium (Maracanã or Nilton Santos)

What's included

Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop off at Most Hotels in Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
Tickets to the Stadium (Maracanã or Nilton Santos)
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Pickup Locations & Times

* Soccer games start at different times throughout the season (exact pick-up time will be advised upon reconfirmation)  * Pickup starts around 3 hours prior to the match * Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel 10 minutes before pick up time. If your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Game Schedule is subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm match day and time during reconfirmation.
  • 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
  • Hotel pick ups start approximately 3 hours prior to the match time.
  • This product is non refundable
  • Soccer schedule:
  • July 17h 9:30 PM Fluminense x RB Bragantino
  • July 26h 6:30 PM Flamengo x São Paulo
  • July 29h 9:30 PM Fluminense x Bahia
  • August 1st 5:30 PM Vasco da Gama x Fluminense
  • August 5th 9:30 PM Fluminense x Vasco da Gama
  • August 9th 7:30 PM Flamengo x Vitória
  • August 16th 4:30 PM Fluminense x Palmeiras
  • August 22nd 4:00 PM Fluminense x Remo

Reviews(155)

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Kia_T
April 15, 2026
Transportation only - not a guided experience

Don't get me a wrong, going to a game at Maracana is iconic, and you should def go if you are in Brazil, however, this tour is not what it advertises. It literally is a bus ride picking you up at your hotel, walking you to your seats, and providing a bus ride back to your hotel. There was no talk on the way to the stadium (despite passing major landmarks like the Sambadrome), no history or information provided about the stadium, games, teams competing, the guide sits with his friends during the game and so you learn nothing about the fans chanting etc, and then you meet up and get a ride back to your hotel. If you look up how much these games cost you are paying WAY more for a ride there and back. This tour is not what is advertised - it's transportation only.

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frankeS577CX
March 27, 2026
football

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Andrew_K
March 19, 2026
The noise etc made by the...

The noise etc made by the home fans was brilliant - Leo our guide was a very good tour leader and kept an eye out for all 20 in the group

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Karen_D
March 15, 2026
Amazing futbol experience

Great experience. Everything from transportation to getting in and out of the stadium was fantastic. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable sharing facts along the way. This is a great way for tourists to experience the local tradition of a futbol game.

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hnnahf2026
March 7, 2026
Football Match in Rio de Janeiro – Guided Tour with Transport

Great experience! Everything was well organized, and the transport made it very easy and stress-free. Our guide was friendly and shared interesting insights about Brazilian football culture. The stadium atmosphere was incredible and truly unforgettable. Highly recommended for any football fan visiting Rio!

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Alyssa_D
January 25, 2026
100% Recommend

Super fun experience… was told it was not the safest area and we had people looking out for us whom were on tours. It was very nice and much appreciated! It was our first love futbol game and we enjoyed the competitiveness. Our tour guide was super nice!

Operator response

Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.

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Anna_E
January 3, 2026
Unforgettable Soccer Match in Rio

The vibe at the local soccer match in Rio was electrifying unlike anything we've ever experienced! The locals were so passionate, they didn’t sit down once during the match. As a soccer fan, experiencing a game outside of New Zealand, especially in Rio, was a memory we’ll never forget. 100% recommend this experience for anyone looking to feel the true energy of the sport!

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Gary_M
December 5, 2025
As a footie fan this is a memory for life

As a football fan you really should consider this trip . We got lucky as it was the night that Flamengo won the league. Don’t be concerned about security you are with the guide all of the way and with a security escort near the stadium. The atmosphere was like nothing I have experienced in England , seats on the half way line .. a memory for life

Operator response

Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.

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bazartango
December 5, 2025
Miracle miraculous

Tickets to watch football games & tours with transfers are available at various prices on various websites. The Americans said they paid about $60 for the same tour, and I paid about 12,000 per person (about $75). Travel to and from the pickup point on your own. Individual hotel transfers are more expensive. There were some descriptions that required the game to be sold out, but each match was very different. It was the end of the season and there was nothing hanging in the balance between Fluminense and Mirassou, so 16,000 spectators, 70,000 for the derby the following week. It was fun to drive to and from the stadium because football lovers come from all over the world. The stadium is peaceful. It's so bleak out there, I think it's good to have a drop-off.

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Roman_R
November 24, 2025
An amazing night out.

This is an experience not to be missed, even if you are not a football fan. We were picked up in a modern coach and got to the stadium in time for the match, Our host was wonderful (but disappointed that his team lost). There was a wonderful atmosphere inside the stadium, though be prepared to be searched upon entry.

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