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About Arena Pernambuco - Recife

Welcome to Arena Pernambuco, officially Estádio Governador Carlos Wilson Campos and commonly known as Arena de Pernambuco. Located in Jardim Penedo, São Lourenço da Mata, Recife, this multi-use stadium hosts football, concerts, conventions, and large-scale events. With a seating capacity around 44,100–44,300 for football and up to about 46,000 depending on configuration, it’s a premier venue in the region. Whether you’re catching a match, a concert, or a trade show, we’ve got you covered with practical seating, parking, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan your visit.

Accessibility and transportation are straightforward: Arena Pernambuco is reachable via Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and light rail (VLT), with nearby TIP station and the Cosme e Damião rail connection being common access points. The stadium offers about 4,700 parking spaces, including roughly 800 covered spots, making car travel convenient for most events. Inside, expect a mix of seating options: around 30,000 regular seats, 102 boxes totaling about 1,600 seats, 1,800 business seats, and 2,700 premium seats to suit different preferences and budgets.

For fans planning visits, consider nearby hotels and dining options in Recife within a reasonable distance (roughly 13–17 km). We highlight affiliate partners for trusted hotel stays and restaurant recommendations to keep things simple and dependable—like having a friend in the business who can secure your seats and ensure a smooth experience. For notable past events, the venue hosted FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 matches and several 2014 FIFA World Cup games. It’s also been home to Náutico Capibaribe from 2013–2018, adding to its rich football heritage.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Avenida Deus É Fiel, 1 A – Jardim Penedo, São Lourenço da Mata, 54710-010 Recife, Brazil.
  • Official name and branding: Estádio Governador Carlos Wilson Campos; commonly referred to as Arena de Pernambuco; sponsorship name Itaipava Arena Pernambuco (2013–2016).
  • Venue type: Multi-use stadium primarily for football, also hosting concerts, feiras, conventions and large-scale events.
  • Capacity: football configuration around 44,100–44,300 seats; total event capacity up to about 46,000 depending on setup.
  • Seating chart details: approximately 30,000 regular seats; 102 boxes with about 1,600 seats; 1,800 business seats; 2,700 premium seats.
  • Parking: about 4,700 parking spaces, with roughly 800 covered.
  • Transit/access: reachable via Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and light rail (VLT); near TIP station; Cosme e Damião rail connection is a common access point.
  • Nearby hotels: multiple options in the Recife area; hotels listed near Arena Pernambuco on Hotels.com and Decolar (typical options within roughly 13–17 km).
  • Notable events hosted: FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 matches and several 2014 FIFA World Cup games; was home venue for Náutico Capibaribe (2013–2018).
  • Renaming/demolition: not demolished; current branding includes Arena Pernambuco and Estádio Governador Carlos Wilson Campos; Itaipava arena branding used only during 2013–2016 sponsorship.