Estádio Nilton Santos

Estádio Nilton Santos is Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas' home stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. The stadium was also home to many olympic sports during the Pan American games in Rio and the Summer Olympics in Rio (Usain Bolt broke a WR here!). On Botafogo game days the stadium and it's surrounding areas are filled with fans, lively bars and food stands. I'd recommend trying to book tickets early and arriving a bit earlier to get a sense of the atmosphere around the stadium and get in avoiding long lines (30 min before kick off). If you want to be a part of a rowdy crowd, the East inferior and east superior (Leste Inferior and Leste Superior) sections are the best, as the "ultras" are there with big flags, drums, etc. If you want a great view of the game and less of a crazy crowd, I'd suggest the west end (Oeste Inferior or Oeste superior), as this is the side where the TV booths, media boxes and commentators watch the game from (in other words, any TIFOs and fireworks go off on the opposing side, so you have a better view of that stuff). Overall, the stadium is great, easy access with QR codes, beautiful field and fans that just love the club and are super passionate. It's a great vibe. There is limited parking at the stadium, but you can park at the nearby Norte Shopping (20 min walk, but it's easy to find just follow the fans wearing Botafogo jerseys) and will save you time when leaving the stadium as it's not as crowded. Also gives you the opportunity to use some clean washrooms and grab a bite, as the bathrooms at the stadium do lack in cleanliness, especially in really crowded games as it gets later into the night.

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We went to the Friday and Sunday Taylor swift shows. Friday was very hot and people were in the aisles and it was just chaos. The stadium made adjustments for Sunday to make the concert safer, let people in earlier, free water, aisle cleared, fans, mist etc. They really did a good job adjusting in only a few days to bad conditions.

Excellent access to the stadium. Trian is front of it.
Chairs are regular to watch a show but you forget that when watching a great show.

The entrance is well organised, the access to the stadium from different parts of the city is easy, as it lies in front of the Engenho de Dentro Supervia Train Station.

Great place to go as a tourist. Nice people and good atmosphere

The best place to feel the vibrant energy that only Botafogo games create. The Stadium is next door to the station. If It is a late game there are táxis available outside

Is a "must" when you visit Rio. I watched the game Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama. So exciting! I loved the architecture as well!

Very organized and clean. Great view of the game. Beautiful field. Botafogo number 1!🔥

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Beautiful stadium easy to find and cheap drinks

The stadium remains owned by the City of Rio de Janeiro, but it has been rented to Botafogo until at least 2027 (20 years).[19] The Engenhão was the main venue for top-football competitions in Rio de Janeiro while the Maracanã Stadium was being renovated in preparation for both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics. Flamengo and Fluminense played their home matches at the Engenhão from the 2010–11 through 2012–13 seasons. The stadium was closed indefinitely in March 2013 after it was found the structural integrity of the roof was not up to standard, and could potentially place spectators at risk.[23] It was announced on 8 June 2013, that the stadium will need a minimum of 18 months of reconstruction work and remain closed until 2015 while the repairs are carried out to the roof.

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We got to watch Bolt run in the Olympics so it was really fun being there. There was nothing remarkable about the stadium itself, but it serves its purpose.

Must see

The one and only Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The most beautiful stadium as well. It is worth a visit.

The best stadium in South America and Botafogo is the "Glorioso" because of its history of glorious and victories

Best soccer stadium in Rio. Best to take public transportation to trains. Station is right next to the stadium.

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Huge stadium! If you like sports you should definitely check it out. You can't miss it, it's right out of the train station