Pacaembu Stadium
Praca Charles Miller - Consolacã o, Sã o Paulo, 01234-010, Brazil
Description:
Pacaembu Stadium is located in the same district of São Paulo. It was opened in 1940 with the personal presence of President Getulio Vargas. The stadium has a capacity of 37,952 people.
The first match at the stadium was played in 1940 by teams Palestra Italy and Coritiba with a score of 6: 2.
Record attendance was recorded in 1942 at the match between Sao Paulo and Corinthians, which was attended by more than 70 thousand people. The game ended 3-3.
The stadium also hosted many concerts with performances by The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Avril Lavigne, Roberto Carlos, Iron Maiden and others.
Behind the stands is the Football Museum, opened in 2008. It tells the story of Brazilian football.