Fluminense v Platense: times, access, traffic and fan advice

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·8 September 2026

Fluminense v Platense: times, access, traffic and fan advice

Fluminense hosts Platense this Tuesday (8) at 7 p.m. at the Maracanã for the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals. For those attending the match at the stadium, it is important to pay attention to gate opening times, access rules, and the traffic changes expected around the Maracanã.

Tickets will remain available online until the end of the first half. There will be no ticket sales at the stadium box offices.

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The Maracanã gates are scheduled to open at 4:30 p.m. Bringing food and drinks into the stadium is prohibited.

The use of flammable, pyrotechnic, or explosive devices, such as firecrackers and flares, will also not be allowed. Any fan who fails to comply may be identified and removed from the stadium.

In addition to the possibility of individual punishment, the use of these materials may also have consequences for Fluminense itself during the rest of the season.

The gates will be closed at the start of the second half. After that point, access may be blocked by order of local police. In that case, the club and FutebolCard will not be responsible for the decision, and there will be no refund of the ticket price.

Traffic changes around the area

Those going to the Maracanã are advised to prioritize public transportation and avoid driving in the area. Drivers should plan ahead or use alternative routes.

Between 4:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., the following streets will be closed:

Professor Eurico Rabelo Street;
Artur Menezes Street;
Conselheiro Olegário Street;
Isidro de Figueiredo Street;
Visconde de Itamarati Street, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Professor Eurico Rabelo Avenue;
Maracanã Avenue, toward downtown, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Mata Machado Street.

Between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m., closures will also affect:

Rei Pelé Avenue, toward downtown, from São Francisco Xavier Street to the area near the Indigenous Museum;
Oduvaldo Cozzi Overpass and its access points to Maracanã Avenue;
Mata Machado Street, between Paula Sousa Avenue and Maracanã Avenue;
Maracanã Avenue, toward Tijuca, between Rei Pelé Avenue and São Francisco Xavier Street;
Professor Manoel de Abreu Avenue, toward downtown, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Rei Pelé Avenue;
Dona Zulmira Street, between Professor Manoel de Abreu Avenue and São Francisco Xavier Street.

Where parking will be prohibited

Parking will be prohibited from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the following locations:

Visconde de Itamarati Street, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Professor Eurico Rabelo Street;
Isidro de Figueiredo Street;
Artur Menezes Street;
Conselheiro Olegário Street;
Paula Sousa Avenue, on the left side, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Professor Eurico Rabelo Street.

Alternative routes

For those coming from downtown and the South Zone:

Toward Tijuca: use Paulo de Frontin Avenue and Dr. Satamini Street, or go via Praça da Bandeira, Pará Street or Paraíba Street, and then Mariz e Barros Street.

Toward Vila Isabel and Grajaú: use Paulo de Frontin Avenue and Dr. Satamini Street, or go via Praça da Bandeira, Pará Street or Paraíba Street, Mariz e Barros Street, Major Ávila Street, and Felipe Camarão Street.

For the Greater Méier area: use Visconde de Niterói Street.

For those coming from Tijuca, Grajaú, Vila Isabel, and nearby areas and heading toward downtown and the South Zone, the recommendation is to use the Conde de Bonfim and Haddock Lobo route.

For those coming from Greater Méier heading to downtown and the South Zone, the suggested alternative is Visconde de Niterói Street.

Access for residents

Residents of Professor Eurico Rabelo, Visconde de Itamarati, Isidro de Figueiredo, Artur Menezes, and Conselheiro Olegário streets will be able to access their homes by car exclusively via Paula Sousa Avenue and Professor Eurico Rabelo Street.

Proof of residence will be required to access the area.

The weather forecast and other information about the traffic operation can be followed in real time through the municipal operation’s channels.

Fluminense faces Platense at 7 p.m. at the Maracanã, which will host the first quarterfinal clash of the Libertadores. To avoid any issues, fans are advised to plan their trip in advance and arrive at the stadium before the gates open.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.