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

With the renovation plan for São Januário advancing rapidly, the Vasco da Gama board is already working behind the scenes to plan the 2026 season. The main challenge will be deciding where the team will host its matches during the construction period. A list with several options, divided by preference and strategy, is already being analyzed.

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Preference is to remain in Rio de Janeiro

Vasco’s priority is to impact the team’s and fans’ routine as little as possible. Therefore, two stadiums in Rio de Janeiro are seen as favorites to host most matches: the Luso Brasileiro, on Ilha do Governador, and Nilton Santos, in Engenho de Dentro.

For higher-profile matches that require greater capacity, the club is working with a range of strategic options. In addition to the Maracanã, the board is considering taking games to other states, strengthening the brand and getting closer to fans outside Rio. The stadiums being evaluated for this purpose are Mané Garrincha (Brasília), the Arena da Amazônia (Manaus), and Kleber Andrade (Espírito Santo).

Luso-Brasileiro Stadium is a possibility – Photo: Internet Reproduction

Other stadiums were offered to the club

Vasco has also become an attractive target for other venues. According to reports, three large stadiums were offered to host Cruz-Maltino’s matches: Arena Joinville, in Santa Catarina, Couto Pereira, in Curitiba, and Morumbis, in São Paulo. The board is now analyzing all logistical and financial possibilities to make the best decision for 2026.

The Giant shone at Morumbis with two big wins this year – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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