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About Estadio De Atletismo Celio Barros

Estadio De Atletismo Celio Barros is the athletics stadium within the Maracanã Complex in Rio de Janeiro. With a total capacity of 9,143, the venue combines bleacher seating, fixed seats, and a tribuna de honra for a versatile spectator setup. Although not currently active as a regular event venue, the site has a storied history of international and national track and field competitions, including the Grande Prêmio Brasil Caixa de Atletismo and the Troféu Brasil de Atletismo. We’ve gathered practical details to help you plan a visit, whether renovations resume or events return to this iconic Rio landmark.

Getting there is convenient via Rio’s transit network: the Maracanã Station on Metro Line 2 offers pedestrian access to the Maracanã Complex, with São Cristóvão as an alternative entry point. Parking within the complex has historical plans and ongoing discussions, with around 756 m² previously allocated for parking and 2025 reports noting parking-related works. For travelers seeking a stay near the venue, several hotels are typically available within 1–2 km of the Maracanã Complex, and nearby dining options can complement your event day. If you’re looking to secure tickets for future events at similar venues in Rio, we’ve got you covered with reliable, easy access to seats through our trusted network.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 9,143 (roughly 8,000 in the bleachers, 1,053 seats, 50 in the tribuna de honra).
  • Address: Av. Professor Manoel de Abreu, 1, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
  • Venue type: Athletics stadium that is part of the Maracanã Complex (adjacent to Maracanã Stadium).
  • Seating chart: No public, formal seating chart published; capacity breakdown provides approximate seating categories (bleachers, seats, tribuna).
  • Parking: area within the Maracanã Complex has been used for parking; historic plans allocated around 756 m² for parking; 2025 reports describe ongoing parking-related works and disputes.
  • Transit: nearest rail/metro access via Maracanã Station (Rio Metro Line 2) with pedestrian access; São Cristóvão is another nearby access point.
  • Nearby hotels: multiple hotels within ~1–2 km of the Maracanã Complex (Hotels.com examples available).
  • Notable events hosted: International Meeting (Grande Prêmio Brasil Caixa de Atletismo) 1996–2001; Troféu Adhemar Ferreira da Silva; Troféu Brasil de Atletismo.
  • Demolished/renamed: not demolished; closed since 2013; no official renaming; ongoing discussions about renovation or repurposing and intermittent reopening efforts.