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Football matches in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is one of football’s great cities, with Maracanã at the centre and historic clubs like Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo and Vasco da Gama shaping the mood across town. Matchday here can feel huge and public, from the scale of Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho to the more local edge of Estádio São Januário, Estádio Nilton Santos and neighborhood grounds like Estádio Luso-Brasileiro and Estádio Aniceto Moscoso. The Fla-Flu rivalry is the one visitors usually know, but football in Rio runs deeper than one fixture, with club identity tied closely to different parts of the city. Below you’ll find upcoming fixtures in Rio de Janeiro, tickets, and everything you need to plan a matchday.

Last updated 14 July 2026

56 upcoming matches across 5 leagues and 8 stadiums. Tap any match for kickoff times, tickets, and travel info.

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Rio de Janeiro football quick facts

City
Rio de Janeiro
Country
Brazil
Teams
Flamengo, Botafogo, Fluminense, Vasco DA Gama, 7 de Abril, São Cristóvão RJ, Audax Rio, Madureira, Bangu U20, Flamengo U20, Portuguesa RJ U20, Madureira U20
Main stadiums
Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), Estádio Nilton Santos, Estádio São Januário, Estádio Proletário Guilherme da Silveira Filho, Estádio Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, Estádio Aniceto Moscoso, Estádio da Gávea, Estádio Luso-Brasileiro
Competitions
Serie A, Carioca - 2, Carioca B2, Copa Rio, Carioca U20

Upcoming matches in Rio de Janeiro

Matches on Sunday, 30 August

Matches on Wednesday, 2 September

Matches on Saturday, 5 September

Matches on Sunday, 6 September

Matches on Monday, 7 September

Matches on Saturday, 12 September

Matches on Sunday, 13 September

Matches on Saturday, 19 September

Matches on Sunday, 20 September

Matches on Monday, 21 September

Matches on Wednesday, 23 September

Matches on Saturday, 26 September

Matches on Friday, 2 October

Matches on Saturday, 3 October

Matches on Monday, 5 October

Matches on Wednesday, 7 October

Matches on Saturday, 10 October

Matches on Sunday, 11 October

Matches on Saturday, 17 October

Matches on Sunday, 18 October

Matches on Wednesday, 21 October

Matches on Saturday, 24 October

Matches on Sunday, 25 October

Matches on Wednesday, 28 October

Matches on Saturday, 31 October

Matches on Sunday, 1 November

Matches on Wednesday, 4 November

Matches on Wednesday, 18 November

Matches on Sunday, 22 November

Recent finished matches in Rio de Janeiro

Stadiums in Rio de Janeiro

FAQ

What football matches are on in Rio de Janeiro?
56 upcoming matches across 5 competitions (Serie A, Copa Rio, Carioca - 2, Carioca B2, and Carioca U20). See the day-by-day list above for kickoff times and stadiums.
Which stadiums host football in Rio de Janeiro?
Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), Estádio Nilton Santos, Estádio São Januário, Estádio Proletário Guilherme da Silveira Filho, Estádio Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, and 3 more, full list above.
How do I get tickets to a football match in Rio de Janeiro?
Tap any match above to open the match page, where we link to the cheapest available ticket via our partner ticket-compare.com.
What's the highest-profile upcoming football match in Rio de Janeiro?
Flamengo vs Botafogo (Serie A, Sun 30 Aug), see the match page for kickoff time and tickets.