Football matches, Carnival, concerts, festivals and major sporting events to experience in Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding region.
📅 August 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 A classic Rio derby between Fluminense and Vasco da Gama. One of Brazilian football's historic rivalries, promising an unforgettable atmosphere in the stands.
View Tickets →📅 August 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo hosts Fluminense in another iconic Rio derby, where two of the city's legendary clubs meet in the passionate atmosphere of Brazilian football.
View Tickets →📅 August 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Flamengo returns home to face Vitória in a league match fueled by the club's legendary red-and-black supporters.
View Tickets →📅 August 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Fluminense takes on Palmeiras in one of the month's standout fixtures between two clubs regularly competing for the top positions.
View Tickets →📅 August 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Vasco da Gama faces the legendary Santos FC in a clash between two historic Brazilian football clubs.
View Tickets →📅 August 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Fluminense welcomes Clube do Remo in a daytime league match, perfect for experiencing the unique atmosphere of Rio's football culture.
View Tickets →📅 August 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo hosts Athletico Paranaense in a competitive league encounter between two established Brazilian clubs.
View Tickets →📅 August 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Vasco da Gama takes on Cruzeiro in a meeting between two traditional Brazilian clubs, backed by an energetic and passionate crowd.
View Tickets →📅 August 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 The month ends with a major Rio derby as Flamengo faces Botafogo in one of the city's most anticipated football nights.
View Tickets →📅 September 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo hosts Palmeiras in one of the season's most anticipated league fixtures between two clubs regularly competing for the top spots.
View Tickets →📅 September 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo returns home to face Red Bull Bragantino in a league match played in the club's passionate home atmosphere.
View Tickets →📅 September 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Two Brazilian football giants meet in one of the country's biggest rivalries. Expect an electric atmosphere inside the stadium.
View Tickets →📅 September 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Vasco da Gama welcomes Coritiba in an excellent opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of a Brazilian league match.
View Tickets →📅 September 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Flamengo continues its September schedule by hosting Red Bull Bragantino in front of thousands of passionate red-and-black supporters.
View Tickets →📅 September 27, 2026 at 5:25 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 The NFL returns to Rio with an outstanding matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. One of the biggest international sporting events of the year in Brazil.
View Tickets →📅 October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo and Vasco da Gama face off in a historic Rio derby between two of the city's most iconic clubs, with an especially intense atmosphere in the stands.
View Tickets →📅 October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Fluminense hosts Coritiba in an evening league match, perfect for experiencing the atmosphere of Rio football.
View Tickets →📅 October 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Vasco da Gama welcomes Clube do Remo for a league match backed by the passionate support of its loyal fans.
View Tickets →📅 October 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 The famous Fla-Flu brings together two of Rio's biggest rivals in one of the most iconic fixtures in Brazilian football.
View Tickets →📅 October 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo hosts Chapecoense in another league fixture filled with the passionate atmosphere of Brazilian football.
View Tickets →📅 October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Vasco da Gama takes on Corinthians in a clash between two historic Brazilian football institutions, followed by some of the country's most passionate supporters.
View Tickets →📅 October 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Flamengo hosts Atlético Mineiro in a high-profile clash between two clubs regularly competing for Brazil's biggest domestic titles.
View Tickets →📅 October 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 The Clássico dos Milhões sees Vasco da Gama take on Flamengo in one of Brazil's most popular and electrifying derbies.
View Tickets →📅 October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Fluminense closes the month against Internacional of Porto Alegre in a meeting between two major clubs in Brazilian football.
View Tickets →📅 November 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo hosts Atlético Mineiro in a high-profile clash between two clubs regularly competing in major domestic and continental tournaments.
View Tickets →📅 November 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Flamengo welcomes Grêmio to the Maracanã for a meeting between two major Brazilian football institutions, backed by the energy of the red-and-black supporters.
View Tickets →📅 November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Vasco da Gama takes on Internacional at its historic São Januário stadium, known for the close connection between the stands and the pitch.
View Tickets →📅 November 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Flamengo hosts Athletico Paranaense in a league fixture that promises a fast-paced contest in front of the Maracanã crowd.
View Tickets →📅 November 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo welcomes São Paulo in an exciting fixture between two historic clubs, ideal for experiencing a big night of Brazilian football.
View Tickets →📅 November 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Fluminense hosts Mirassol at the Maracanã in a league match that offers a great opportunity to experience the club's famous tricolor atmosphere in one of the world's most iconic stadiums.
View Tickets →📅 November 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📍 Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Fluminense takes on Cruzeiro in a clash between two historic Brazilian clubs, set against the spectacular atmosphere of the Maracanã.
View Tickets →📅 November 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Botafogo closes the month against Bahia in a league match featuring two fan bases deeply passionate about their clubs.
View Tickets →📅 December 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Vasco da Gama takes on Vitória de Guimarães, one of Portugal's historic clubs, in an international fixture bringing Brazilian and European football together.
View Tickets →📅 December 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Flamengo plays its final home fixture of the year against Chapecoense. A great opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the Maracanã before Rio's end-of-year celebrations begin.
View Tickets →📅 Throughout January.
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 The Southern Hemisphere summer brings a variety of popular running events along Copacabana, Ipanema and Flamengo. These races attract both locals and visitors.
📅 January 2027.
📍 Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Excellent summer conditions make Guanabara Bay an ideal setting for sailing regattas and competitions in one of the world's most spectacular natural bays.
📅 Throughout the month.
📍 Copacabana and Ipanema.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Rio's beaches regularly host amateur and professional beach volleyball tournaments throughout the summer season.
📅 January 2027.
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Samba schools hold more public rehearsals while the first blocos begin filling the streets ahead of Rio's famous February Carnival.
📅 February 5–13, 2027.
📍 Marquês de Sapucaí Sambadrome and throughout the city.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Rio Carnival is one of the world's most famous celebrations. Samba school parades, hundreds of street blocos, concerts and parties transform the city into one enormous festival for several days.
📅 Throughout Carnival.
📍 Copacabana, Ipanema, Santa Teresa, Downtown Rio and neighborhoods across the city.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Rio's famous blocos bring locals and visitors together in the streets for lively parades, music and an unforgettable Carnival atmosphere, with many events free to attend.
📅 February 2027.
📍 Maracanã, São Januário, Nilton Santos and other stadiums across Rio.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Rio's state championship enters its decisive stage as Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco da Gama and Botafogo compete for places in the semifinals and final.
📅 Depending on wave conditions.
📍 Prainha, Grumari and Barra da Tijuca.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Several regional surf competitions take place during the Southern Hemisphere summer when wave conditions are favorable.
📅 March or early April 2027.
📍 Usually held at Maracanã Stadium.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 The Campeonato Carioca final often features Flamengo, Fluminense, Vasco da Gama or Botafogo. It is one of the most passionate and iconic events in Brazilian football.
📅 March 2027.
📍 Maracanã, Nilton Santos and São Januário Stadiums.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Rio's four biggest clubs compete for a place in the final in an electric atmosphere, with several local derbies depending on the results.
📅 Throughout the month.
📍 Copacabana, Flamengo and Aterro do Flamengo.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Several popular road races take place along the coastline, taking advantage of the pleasant temperatures at the end of the Southern Hemisphere summer.
📅 March 2027.
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 As the birthplace of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rio regularly hosts national and international tournaments featuring some of the world's best competitors.
📅 April 2027.
📍 Búzios, around 2 hours 30 minutes from Rio de Janeiro.
🚗 Around Rio💡 Búzios Sailing Week is one of Brazil's premier sailing events, bringing together top crews in a spectacular setting of beaches, coves and turquoise waters.
📅 According to the official schedule.
📍 Maracanã Stadium and Rio's main football venues.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Some editions of the Campeonato Carioca conclude in April with the decisive matches featuring Rio's biggest football clubs.
📅 Southern Hemisphere spring (according to the official calendar).
📍 Búzios, around 2 hours 30 minutes from Rio de Janeiro.
🚗 Around Rio💡 This famous open-water swimming race connects several islands around Búzios and attracts swimmers from across Brazil in a spectacular natural setting.
📅 According to the sporting calendar.
📍 Búzios.
🚗 Around Rio💡 Va'a competitions showcase traditional Polynesian outrigger canoe racing on the calm waters of Búzios, combining sport, nature and a friendly atmosphere.
📅 May 2027.
📍 Petrópolis, around 1 hour 30 minutes from Rio de Janeiro.
🚗 Around Rio💡 The trails of Serra dos Órgãos host several trail-running and mountain races, offering spectacular views over the Atlantic Forest.
📅 May 2027.
📍 Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Rio's sailing clubs regularly organize regattas across Guanabara Bay, one of Brazil's most spectacular sailing venues.
📅 Throughout the month.
📍 Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon hosts numerous rowing competitions in a spectacular setting overlooked by Christ the Redeemer.
📅 According to the official calendar.
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Several Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions take place during the season, bringing together athletes from around the world in the city where the discipline was born.
📅 Usually held in June.
📍 Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Aterro do Flamengo.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 The Rio Marathon is one of South America's most scenic races. Its course follows the iconic beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, with spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean.
📅 Usually held in June.
📍 Rio de Janeiro.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 This official Tour de France cycling event gives amateur riders the chance to experience some of Rio's most beautiful roads in an atmosphere inspired by the world's most famous cycling race.
📅 According to the sporting calendar.
📍 Guanabara Bay and Rio's beaches.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Several open-water swimming competitions take place off Rio's coastline, attracting both recreational swimmers and experienced athletes.
📅 Throughout the month.
📍 Copacabana and Ipanema.
📍 Rio de Janeiro💡 Rio's beaches regularly host beach volleyball tournaments, celebrating one of the city's most iconic sports and a true symbol of its outdoor lifestyle.
📅 Usually held in July.
📍 Angra dos Reis, around 2 hours 30 minutes from Rio de Janeiro.
🚗 Around Rio💡 Angra Moto Fest brings together thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts with concerts, exhibitions, entertainment and scenic rides through one of Brazil's most beautiful coastal regions.
📅 According to the event calendar.
📍 Ilha Grande, accessible by boat from Angra dos Reis.
🚗 Around Rio💡 Ilha Grande's trails host several races through tropical rainforest, secluded beaches and spectacular viewpoints overlooking the ocean.
📅 July 2027.
📍 Ilha Grande.
🚗 Around Rio💡 The calm waters surrounding Ilha Grande provide an ideal setting for kayak races and endurance events in the heart of nature.
📅 Southern Hemisphere winter, usually from July to September.
📍 Arraial do Cabo, around 2 hours 45 minutes from Rio de Janeiro.
🚗 Around Rio💡 The Whale Festival celebrates the migration of humpback whales off the coast of Arraial do Cabo with talks, activities and whale-watching boat trips.
📅 Usually held between late July and early August.
📍 Paraty, around 4 hours from Rio de Janeiro.
🚗 Around Rio💡 FLIP is one of Latin America's most famous literary festivals. For several days, authors, talks, exhibitions and cultural events transform Paraty's historic center into a major celebration of literature and ideas.
📅 Usually held between August and September.
📍 Angra dos Reis, around 2 hours 30 minutes from Rio de Janeiro.
🚗 Around Rio💡 Angra's International Theater Festival brings together companies from Brazil and abroad with a program combining theater, street performances and contemporary productions.
📅 Usually held in August.
📍 Paraty.
🚗 Around Rio💡 This festival celebrates artisanal cachaça, local cuisine and Paraty's cultural traditions in a lively atmosphere at the heart of the historic town.
📅 According to the sporting calendar.
📍 Angra dos Reis Bay.
🚗 Around Rio💡 The crystal-clear waters of Angra Bay regularly host canoeing and open-water swimming competitions in a spectacular setting surrounded by hundreds of islands.