Copacabana will have free arena for broadcast of World Cup games

The World Cup climate will start to take care of Rio from the next few weeks, and one of the main meeting points of the fans promises to turn Rio’s edge into a major football celebration. In the middle of Copacabana Beach, at the time of Av. Princess Isabel, the Copacabana Arena will be inaugurated on 13 June, date of the debut of the Brazilian team in the tournament, against Morocco. bringing together broadcasts of games, shows, cultural presentations and experiences aimed at the public.

The space was designed to connect sport, music and entertainment on one of the world's best-known postcards. The arena will have 6,200 square meters and, according to the creators, will have the capacity to receive up to 10,000 people per day. Three high-definition screens will guarantee the public an immersive experience during the matches of the Brazilian team and also in the grand finale of the competition.

A vast musical programme

In addition to the broadcasts, the project bets on a diverse programming before and after the games. DJs, samba schools and guest artists will be responsible for warming the audience before the start of the matches. After the final whistle, the program continues with shows, special performances and DJ parties.

The structure will also include food court, bars, activations of partner brands and instagramable areas, following a trend that has been growing in major sporting events in the country. Access will be free upon early withdrawal of tickets by the platform Symple, in a format created to ensure more comfort and security to the public. Tickets for the first day of the event will be available from June 3.

The movement around the World Cup must also drive a number of thematic events around the city during the tournament period. Show houses, bars, hotels and cultural spaces are already preparing to hold parties, special actions and programs aimed at the football universe, reinforcing the traditional festive spirit of Rio in great sports competitions.