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About Ginasio Nilson Nelson
Welcome to the Ginasio Nilson Nelson, officially known as Arena BRB Nilson Nelson for sponsorship purposes. Located in the Eixo Monumental area of Brasília, DF, this historic multi-sport arena sits within the Complexo Poliesportivo Ayrton Senna, just a short distance from the Mané Garrincha National Stadium. Since opening on April 21, 1973, the venue has hosted a variety of events—from international combat sports to BRB Brasília basketball and volleyball leagues. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your trip with ease.
Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for a marquee event, this page covers seating layouts, parking options, transit guidance, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations—with trusted partner suggestions to simplify your planning.
Pro tip: our affiliate partners offer convenient lodging and dining options near Ginasio Nilson Nelson. If you’re attending events like UFC Fight Night 95 or Harlem Globetrotters shows (2025) in Brasília, secure your seats early and use our partner links to compare hotels, grab a good meal, and plan your route via metro, bus, or rideshare. The venue’s capacity has evolved over the years—from 24,286 (1973–2008) to 16,600 (2008–2016) and currently 11,105 (2017–present), reflecting modern needs for accessible seating and modern facilities. For updated event details, check the official event page and our listings calendar.
Note: Parking at Estapar operates with charges based on the venue day’s operation. The arena is centrally located with easy access to hotels within a kilometer and proximity to Brasília’s metro and bus routes, making transit reasonably straightforward for most visitors.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current name: Arena BRB Nilson Nelson (patrocínio); former name Ginásio de Esportes Presidente Médici.
- Location: Eixo Monumental – SRPN, Brasília, DF, Brazil; parte do Complexo Poliesportivo Ayrton Senna, próximo ao Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha.
- Capacity history: 24,286 (1973–2008); 16,600 (2008–2016); 11,105 (2017–present).
- Opened: 21 April 1973. Owner: Federal District; Operator: Distrito Federal Sports Department.
- Parking: Estapar estacionamento no Eixo Monumental (Arena BRB), com cobrança conforme operação.
- Transit/Hotels: localização central; within 1 km of hotel area and próximo do metrô/rodoviária; acesso por ônibus/valor de deslocamento público.
- Notable events hosted: UFC Fight Night 95 (Cyborg vs Länsberg) em 2016; Harlem Globetrotters em Brasília (2025); jogos de basquete/volei da BRB Brasília e ligas nacionais; partidas da Copa do Mundo de Futsal 2008 (fase inicial).