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Board of Directors approved Ambev’s incentive funding for locker rooms and hospitality area at Ninho do Urubu

Flamengo’s Board of Directors approved the securing of a new sponsorship to complement the construction of the mini-stadium at Ninho do Urubu. Therefore, the funding, of around R$ 5.5 million, comes from Ambev through incentive resources.

What will the money approved by the Board be used for?

The approved amount will be used to build locker rooms and the hospitality area. This means the structure will now include spaces aimed at the public and refereeing staff. The works are expected to be completed between 2027 and 2028.

However, Flamengo will still need to seek its own funds for other parts of the construction. The stands and lighting for the mini-stadium are estimated at at least R$ 13 million, which may require additional sponsors.

Once the arena is ready, Flamengo intends to use the space for youth team matches, especially the Under-20s. As a result, the youth categories should stop playing at Gávea, where the club plans to begin construction of a hotel.

Where is the mini-stadium located and what is the status of the construction?

Flamengo’s mini-stadium is located right at the entrance of the Ninho do Urubu Training Center, on the right-hand side. The pitch is ready, with 100% natural grass, and is already hosting youth team matches this season.

Further ahead on the grounds is the professional football module, inaugurated in 2018. At the far end of the area is the space reserved for the club’s youth categories. Today, Flamengo has ten pitches divided between youth and professional football.

The main squad primarily uses pitches 1, 2 and 3 on a daily basis. Thus, pitches 4, 5 and 6 are mainly reserved for the youth categories. Work on the perimeter fencing has already been completed in recent months.

How many people can fit in the new space?

The mini-stadium, still without an official name, is expected to have a capacity of around 2,000 people. Therefore, the stands will be positioned on the right side of the structure. On the opposite side will be three locker rooms, one of them reserved for the refereeing team.

How long has the mini-stadium been under construction?

The mini-stadium timeline began in the final stretch of Rodolfo Landim’s administration. At that time, at the end of 2024, the project was already expected to be delivered the following year. The initial idea was to dedicate the space to youth team matches, especially the Under-20s.

What is Flamengo Under-20’s next match?

While the mini-stadium is not yet finished, Flamengo Under-20 continue their season with a match against Bangu this Friday (04). The ball starts rolling for the 5th round of the Campeonato Carioca in the category from 10 a.m. (Brasília time).

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