Vasco drawing up stadium shortlist for Copa do Brasil rebuild period | OneFootball

With the renovation project for São Januário moving forward to become a reality in 2026, the board of Vasco da Gama has already started planning to determine where the team will host its games during the construction period. Agência RTI Esporte has learned that president Pedrinho is analyzing a wide range of options, both in Rio de Janeiro and in other states, aiming for the best logistics and financial return.

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Vasco Prefers to Stay in Rio

The priority for Vasco is to impact the routine of the squad and local fans as little as possible. For this reason, two stadiums in Rio are seen as favorites to host most of the games: the Luso-Brasileiro, on Ilha do Governador, and Nilton Santos, home of Botafogo. The Maracanã is also on the radar, although it depends on more complex negotiations with the managing consortium.

The club’s top management is not limiting itself to Rio. The board sees the construction period as an opportunity to maintain a national presence and expand the club’s brand. For this, strategic stadiums in regions with a large number of Vasco fans are being considered, such as Mané Garrincha (Brasília), Arena da Amazônia (Manaus), and Kleber Andrade (Espírito Santo).

Other Major Stadiums Have Been Offered

The strength of Vasco’s fan base across Brazil has led managers of other arenas to approach the club. Couto Pereira (Curitiba), Arena Joinville (Santa Catarina), and even Morumbi (São Paulo) — nicknamed the “party hall” by some fans — have been offered to the Cruz-Maltino. The final decision will be made by December, prioritizing safety, infrastructure, and balanced costs.

Luso-Brasileiro Stadium on Ilha do Governador – Photo: Junius/Wikipedia Commons

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