São Januário renovation delayed? Find out why

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·10 November 2025

São Januário renovation delayed? Find out why

Vasco da Gama began the complete replacement of the São Januário pitch this Monday (10). The intervention, carried out by Greenleaf Gramados, the company responsible for the field’s maintenance, aims to solve the patches that have been affecting the stadium’s appearance since last year.

The work was planned to take place during the Brasileirão break due to the FIFA Date, taking advantage of the interval with no home matches. The expectation is that the new pitch will be ready in time for the match against Internacional, scheduled for November 28.

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Patches on the São Januário pitch — Photo: Reproduction

According to the club, the decision was made after a new technical evaluation by Greenleaf, which recommended the complete replacement of the grass. The aesthetic problem had been worsening in recent months, with the patches spreading across the entire field — although, according to ge, they did not directly affect the quality of play.

In an official statement, Vasco said:

“Following technical guidance from Greenleaf Gramados, Vasco da Gama began the complete replacement of the São Januário pitch this Monday (11/10). The plan is for the new grass to be ready for the match against Internacional-RS, on 11/28, taking advantage of the break with no games at the stadium until that date.” + Infernal schedule: Vasco will have to break three consecutive taboos to bounce back; check out the final Brasileirão matches! The patches on the São Januário pitch have put the quality of the field to the test – Photo: Reproduction

With the replacement, the club aims not only to resolve the visual issue, but also to ensure better conditions for the squad in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship.

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