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Welcome to the guide for the venues at Barra Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. The site hosts two storied arenas with deep Olympic and Pan American history. Future Arena (temporary) laid the groundwork for the 2016 Games, while Farmasi Arena remains a versatile, long-running multi-use venue now used for sports, concerts, and large events. Whether you’re attending a sport matchup, concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical seating details, parking guidance, transit options, and trusted recommendations for hotels and dining nearby.
Located in Barra da Tijuca, this area is well-served by public transit and a range of accommodations. The venues share the same Olympic Park surroundings, with easy access for locals and visitors alike. As your ticket partner, we’ll help you secure seats and plan your visit with straightforward options and dependable service.
Seating configurations and capacities vary by venue and event. Farmasi Arena features retractable, modular seating in a 360° configuration across four levels, accommodating up to 18,000 for concerts and roughly 12,000 for sports. Future Arena, built for the 2016 Games, was a temporary indoor space and does not publish a current seating map for post-Games use. For the best experience, verify the event and seating details at the time of purchase. The surrounding Barra da Tijuca district offers convenient parking for Farmasi Arena (up to 1,000 vehicles) and robust transit options, including BRT Rio Line 2 and nearby Jardim Oceânico stations. Official partner hotels and restaurants in the area provide reliable options for stays and meals before or after events. When you’re ready to book, we’ve got you—secure your seats quickly and easily through our trusted platform.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: Future Arena seated 12,000 for Olympic events; current on-site facility, Farmasi Arena, seats up to 18,000 for sports and up to about 18,768 for concerts.
- Address/Location: Future Arena was at Parque Olímpico da Barra, Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 3401, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro; Farmasi Arena shares the same general area (Barra/Olympic Park).
- Venue type: Future Arena was a temporary indoor arena built for Rio 2016; it was demolished starting in 2022 with legacy schools opened in 2024; Farmasi Arena is a long-running multi-use arena still in operation.
- Seating chart: No public, event-wide seating map published for Future Arena; Farmasi Arena uses retractable, modular seating (360° configuration) with four seating levels; official capacity citations reference multi-configurable seating.
- Parking: Farmasi Arena provides parking for up to 1,000 vehicles; Future Arena did not publish a dedicated parking map for post-Games use.
- Transit: Nearby transit includes BRT Rio 2 and Parque Olímpico stations; Jardim Oceânico/Jardim Oceânico connections and other public transit routes serve the area.
- Nearby hotels: Examples include Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro, Venit Mio Hotel, DOM Barra Hotel, Lagune Barra Hotel, and others within the Barra da Tijuca area.
- Notable events hosted: Pan American Games 2007 and Rio 2016 Olympic/Paralympic events (Future Arena hosted handball and goalball); Farmasi Arena has hosted Pan American, NBA-related events, UFC events, concerts, and other large-scale gatherings.