Fluminense FC Matchday Experience

Star rating 5.00 (out of 5 stars, based on25 reviews) Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

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Hi there, my name is Marcelo, and I’m a lifelong Fluminense fan. For me, football is not just a sport – it’s part of who we are. And I’d love to take you with me to feel what it truly means to be Fluminense, right in the heart of Rio, at the legendary Maracanã Stadium.

Since 1902, Fluminense F.C. has stood proudly for its colors – green, white, and grenadine – and I grew up dreaming under those same colors. Our club has made history in Brazilian football with four league titles, one national cup, and over 30 local trophies. But what makes it even more special is the family behind it: our supporters, our players, and the stories that bring us all together.

You’ve probably heard of stars like Marcelo, Fabinho, and Thiago Silva – they all wore this shirt before the world knew their names. And even now, the club continues to shape the future of football, with talents like Richarlison, João Pedro, Evanilson, and Ibanez having started their journeys right here.

When we step into the Maracanã, everything changes. The roar of the crowd, the colors in the stands, the songs we sing together – it’s pure electricity. And I’ll be right there with you, helping you understand every chant, every ritual, every moment that makes this club so unique. You won’t just watch a match — you’ll live it like a true local.

But it’s not only about football. Around the stadium, there’s so much to discover. From the buzzing streets of Rio to the rich flavors of our traditional food, this is an experience that blends sport with culture in a way you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’ve followed football your whole life or you’re just curious to feel something truly authentic in Brazil, this is your chance. Let’s make memories together. Let’s live the Maracanã. Let’s be Fluminense.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.

Hi there, my name is Marcelo, and I’m a lifelong Fluminense fan. For me, football is not just a sport – it’s part of who we are. And I’d love to take you with me to feel what it truly means to be Fluminense, right in the heart of Rio, at the legendary Maracanã Stadium.

Since 1902, Fluminense F.C. has stood proudly for its colors – green, white, and grenadine – and I grew up dreaming under those same colors. Our club has made history in Brazilian football with four league titles, one national cup, and over 30 local trophies. But what makes it even more special is the family behind it: our supporters, our players, and the stories that bring us all together.

You’ve probably heard of stars like Marcelo, Fabinho, and Thiago Silva – they all wore this shirt before the world knew their names. And even now, the club continues to shape the future of football, with talents like Richarlison, João Pedro, Evanilson, and Ibanez having started their journeys right here.

When we step into the Maracanã, everything changes. The roar of the crowd, the colors in the stands, the songs we sing together – it’s pure electricity. And I’ll be right there with you, helping you understand every chant, every ritual, every moment that makes this club so unique. You won’t just watch a match — you’ll live it like a true local.

But it’s not only about football. Around the stadium, there’s so much to discover. From the buzzing streets of Rio to the rich flavors of our traditional food, this is an experience that blends sport with culture in a way you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’ve followed football your whole life or you’re just curious to feel something truly authentic in Brazil, this is your chance. Let’s make memories together. Let’s live the Maracanã. Let’s be Fluminense.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.

Included in the price

  • Face-ID Registration

    Ensuring a seamless stadium entry process with mandatory Face ID for ticket holders.

  • Short Side ticket

    A seat behind the goal, close to the passionate home supporters.

  • A local pre-match experience

    Join local fans before the match for an authentic pre-game experience.

  • Local Guide

    Be guided by a passionate local who enhances your experience with insider knowledge.

  • One Beer

    Enjoy a complimentary beer as part of your experience

  • Subway tickets

    A prepaid subway fare for seamless public transport access

Itinerary

  1. Fluminense F.C Matchday Experience at Maracanã

    Meeting point: Cantagalo metro station, CopacabanaRound-trip metro transportationPre-match gathering with local fansOne drink includedWalk to the Maracanã stadium sectorEnjoy the match with insights and curiosities from your local hostGroup return to the meeting point after the match

Meet Your Host

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Host since 2023

  • rating 5 (22 reviews)
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I'm Marcelo from Rio de Janeiro - the city of samba, carnival, and football. As a passionate Fluminense F.C. supporter, I love introducing visitors to the hallowed grounds of world football: the legendary Maracanã Stadium

Customer Reviews

Average rating of 5.00 / 5 based on 25 reviews.

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    Denis Penswick

    Verified customer

    5

    What a fabulous experience watching Fluminense at the Maracana. Such a privilege to see football in this iconic stadium. Never thought I would get the opportunity. Marcelo was excellent and Carrow was really nice with my wife. Being 68 & 69 it was reassuring to be looked after by such lovely people. One of the major highlights of our month's holiday. Thank you Marcelo and Carrow.

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    Dileep Korah

    Verified customer

    5

    Having just returned from my 1st trip to Rio, I have to say the football match at Maracana stadium with Marcelo was one of the highlights of the entire trip. Marcelo met us at the metro station promptly, and took us to a local bar for a drink prior to the match. The match itself was epic with the home team scoring the winning goal in the last 10 seconds of extra time. There was an amazing atmosphere throughout the game, and of course complete jubilant chaos (in a good way) with the goal. I highly recommend this for any sports fan, or even if you don't like sports, just to begin to understand the passion for football in Brazil.

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    Serban Bahamat

    Member since 2025

    5

    Very good matchday experience. Marcelo has everything very well planned and Maracanã is a legendary stadium.

  • D

    David Medcraft

    Verified customer

    5

    Incredible experience for me and my family, including 2 children (7&11). Marcelo met us at the agreed tube station and guide us to the pre-match bar. The atmosphere was incredible, is was very busy so we were so glad with booked this through Homefans. Great experience and would wholly recommend Marcelo, very friendly, very welcoming and very knowledgeable!

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    Ole

    Verified customer

    5

    A wonderful experience together with the passionate Fluminense fans that you do not want to miss when staying in Rio de Janeiro. Marcelo is the perfect guide into the incredible atmosphere at Maracaná: Friendly and reliable – highly recommended. Muito obrigado, Marcelo!

  • B

    Brandon

    Verified customer

    5

    Absolutely brilliant! Football and Brazil go hand in hand, so seeing a match live here was a lifelong dream of mine—and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The atmosphere was electric. Watching Fluminense fans gather in the stadium before kick-off, singing for the team as the players warmed up, was something special. You just don’t get that back in England. And walking into the Maracanã with facial recognition tech? Properly impressive. No queues, no faffing with paper tickets or QR codes—just seamless. Snagging a Thiago Silva souvenir cup was the cherry on top!

  • D

    Dara Whittaker

    Verified customer

    5

    I went with Marcelo to Maracanã Stadium. It was a complete experience. We had fun on the lively Rio metro, arrived at Maracanã with ease, started drinking beer, and soon watched Fluminense win 4-0. The stadium wasn’t packed, but the crowd was incredibly energetic. The drums and chants were electrifying. I don’t even know what else to say: Rio de Janeiro, Carnival, and Football. I returned home fulfilled. Thank you, Marcelo. More than a guide, a friend.

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    Tom Kelly

    Verified customer

    5

    Amazing experience, what an atmosphere! Marcelo was such a great host, got us all to the stadium safely and made the experience even more enjoyable, great to speak with him about football and an enjoy a beer, obrigado marcelo, força fluminense! Amazing experience, what an atmosphere! Marcelo was such a great host, got us all to the stadium safely and made the experience even more enjoyable, great to speak with him about football and an enjoy a beer, obrigado marcelo, força fluminense!

  • A

    Austin Ward

    Verified customer

    5

    Favorite experience in Rio, the energy of Maracaná stadium is unmatched. Anyone wanting to see how passionate and friendly the people of the city are must sign up for this to have a true fan experience and immerse yourself in the culture as one of the teams die hard supporters.

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    Robert Schultz

    Verified customer

    5

    Marcelo, Arthur and team were great. Truly a guided and well organized experience. The game was awesome and great to with true fans of the team. Even my girlfriend loved it and she's not the biggest of soccer fans. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend going with this team.

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    Nicolò Mazzucato

    Verified customer

    5

    Esperienza incredibile al Maracanà. Ho assistito alla partita tra Fluminense e Bahia in compagnia della mia ragazza e l’atmosfera elettrizzante dello stadio ci ha coinvolto dal primo all’ultimo minuto. La Fluminense ha vinto 1-0 e i tifosi hanno continuato ad accompagnarci con il loro calore fino all’uscita dallo stadio. Marcelo è una persona stupenda e super disponibile. Abbiamo viaggiato con lui fino allo stadio da Copacabana in metropolitana e ci ha accompagnati anche al ritorno. Durante il viaggio ci ha spiegato tantissime cose sulla storia della Fluminense di cui è un vero tifoso! Una delle cose imperdibile è sicuramente il pre match in un Boteco locale con birra e cibo tipico, tra i più buoni provati a Rio! Se siete alla ricerca di un’esperienza unica e diversa dal solito con Marcelo andate sul sicuro! Not just a football game! Incredible experience at the Maracanã. I watched the match between Fluminense and Bahia with my girlfriend, and the electrifying atmosphere of the stadium drew us in from the first to the last minute. Fluminense won 1-0, and the fans kept the energy going all the way until we left the stadium. Marcelo is an amazing and super-friendly person. We traveled with him from Copacabana to the stadium by subway, and he even brought us back. During the trip, he told us so many things about the history of Fluminense, of which he’s a real fan! One of the must-do things is definitely the pre-match in a local Boteco with beer and typical food, some of the best we’ve tried in Rio! If you’re looking for a unique and different experience, you can’t go wrong with Marcelo!

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    Mazzucato

    Verified customer

    5

    Marcelo obrigado para todo!! Really thanks for this amazing experience!!! Maracaná and fluminense were amazing Hope the best for you and Barbara and will wait for you to watch a match in Italy A hug

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    Farmery

    Verified customer

    5

    Marcelo was a great and trusted guide. Highly recommended. thanks. To better days to Flu.

  • S

    Sean Mitchell

    Verified customer

    5

    Just arrived back in London and all my daughter can talk about is our game at the Maracana last Wednesday with Marcelo & Caio. If anyone is remotely thinking of attending a Fluminense game, then Marcelo is the person to guide through the experience. His love & passion for his club shone through and he expertly explained the history of the club and the Maracana. This really was a 'bucket list' thing for me to attend a game here and it beat all expectations because of Marcelo & Caio. We were also lucky in that we picked a great game to watch, with Fluminense finally running out winners 3-2.

  • F

    Frank Riveland

    Verified customer

    5

    This is absolut a must-go if you are visiting Rio de Janeiro. Even if you are into sports or not, fully recommend. Thanks to Marcelo this was a lifetime experience from the pre-game «Samba» to the football match, which was the highlight of the night. Marcelo is a perfect host and provides the ideal service and everything you need to know about the stadium and club.

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    Chris Buhse

    Verified customer

    5

    Was a great tour! Arthur was very friendly and knowledgeable about the team and had a lot of other interesting topics to talk about! It was like having a local friend taking you to the match! Highly recommended for anyone looking to go to a local match.

  • D

    Darren Burgess

    Verified customer

    5

    From initial contact, to the final whistle Marcelo curated an excellent experience! Prior to the event I was provided with comprehensive information on the game, our meeting details as well as an exhaustive lists of dos and donts to ensure seamless experience. Alongside his professionalism, what shines through most is Marcelos clear passion for both Fluminense, and football as a whole. Which as we found out is a universal language.

  • A

    Arel Castro

    Verified customer

    5

    Qué experiencia tan maravillosa !! Ir al partido del campeón de la Copa Libertadores Fluminense con la familia, y tener un gran guía como Marcelo y con sus apoyos Arthur y Pedro hicieron la gran diferencia. En todo momento estuvimos y nos sentimos seguros y su atención personalizada fue lo máximo!! Estamos muy agradecidos por su hospitalidad y sentir como vibra el Maracaná en un gran partido de fútbol carioca!! Muy recomendable si visitas y/o estás en Río de Janeiro! Gracias Marcelo!

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    Less Xerith

    Verified customer

    5

    Marcelo and his team were fantastic hosts, making us feel like part of the Fluminense fans' family. We were able to fully experience the Maracanã and I would recommend it to anyone.

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    Tomcrilly

    Verified customer

    5

    This is a brilliant experience, to be hosted by Marcelo and his friends made the trip so much more enjoyable as they were friendly and accommodating the whole time! Atmosphere was something above what I expected and seeing the maracana in all her beauty completed the experience!

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    Pascal Perrier-david

    Verified customer

    5

    Une soirée mémorable dans un stade mythique et exceptionnel . Marcelo a été extraordinaire. Il se soucie du moindre détail, il est super organisé et très bienveillant. Nous nous sommes sentis en super sécurité avec lui et nous avions juste l’impression d’aller à un match avec des amis. Tout simplement le meilleur. Encore un immense merci de toute la famille Marcelo. Pascal

  • D

    David Power

    Verified customer

    5

    We were escorted to the match with Marcelo and co. The whole thing was very smooth and ran on time. During our metro journey to the Maracanã, we were told the history of Fluminense and the rivalry between the two clubs. Outside the stadium, we stopped to take pictures and had a drink amongst local fans taking in the atmosphere. The game was amazing and it was brilliant to get to experience such a good atmosphere in one of world football's most famous stadiums. Marcelo and the team also brought us back to our original stop, and ensuring that everyone was okay in getting back to heir accommodation from there. All in all, an excellent experience, that was made super straight forward thanks to the hosts. Highly recommend.

  • S

    Stephen Cunningham

    Verified customer

    5

    Marcelo and Caio took us to the game and it was a brilliant experience! We enjoyed mixing with the local fans and of course soaking up the atmosphere in the Maracana! Our hosts were super friendly, looked after us and we enjoyed many a football conversation especially in about Fluminense and their history! Highly recommend!

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    Rachel Hogan

    Verified customer

    5

    Marcelo and Caio were amazing hosts and made sure we were well looked after from before the game, sending us the plan and meeting us at a point near our hotel to meet for beers, to after, making sure we got home safe, keeping up communications and sharing photos from the night. Their knowledge and passion for the team makes for a truly unforgettable, authentic and fun experience

  • R

    Romain Barral

    Verified customer

    5

    Marcelo and Caio are the best hosts to enjoy a true Carioca football night. Their passion for football and their club Fluminense is really contagious. And they know the stadium by heart. Definitely worth spending a night football night with these 2.

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