The Governor Magalhães Pinto Stadium, affectionately called Mineirão, was open in 1965, with a capacity for 62 thousand people. Because of the 2014 World Cup in Brasil, the stadium went through a profound structural reform and today can hold more than 64 thousand fans.
Considered the ultimate Minas Gerais soccer temple, the Stadium became a modern multipurpose arena, but its traditional front was preserved by the Heritage Council of Belo Horizonte.
The new roof of the Mineirão is made of a special partially translucent membrane to protect spectators from rain without harming the lawn. The grass, carefully chosen, got specialized treatment to ensure that the ball rolls better.
There are guided tours in the stadium, and one of the highlights is the Brazilian football Museum, which, since 2013, attracts visitors that are passionate about the sport.
The Mineirão will receive ten football matches in the Rio 2016 Games ™, including the match for the bronze.
Visits to the stadium and to the Museum: R$ 14.00.
Monitored visits only to the stadium: R$ 8,00.
Only visits to the Museum: R$ 8,00.
People under 21 years old, students, teachers and people over 60 years old pay half price. Admission is free for children up to 3 years and to accredited tour guides.
Address
Av. Antônio Abrahão Caram, 1001 – Pampulha – Belo Horizonte
The easiest way to get to the Mineirão is by taxi. Calculate taxi fares and check out some taxi companies.
The Mineirão has 3,927 parking spaces. Check the map on how to get there.
The city has several different bus lines. In game days and big events the BHTrans offers special lines. Check the BHTrans.