Arena da Floresta
Multi-use stadium in Acre, Brazil
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Arena da Floresta is a multi-use stadium in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 13,534.[1] It was built in 2006, eyeing a possible use for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Originally, its venue was meant to hold 40,000 spectators, but local conditions halved the figure to 20,000.[3]
Full nameArena da Floresta
LocationRio Branco, Acre, Brazil
Coordinates10°00′08″S 67°48′14″W
OwnerState of Acre[1]
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 Interactive map of Arena da Floresta | |
| Full name | Arena da Floresta |
|---|---|
| Location | Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 10°00′08″S 67°48′14″W |
| Owner | State of Acre[1] |
| Capacity | 13,700 (limited capacity) 20,000[2] (maximum) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Field size | 100 m x 75 m |
| Construction | |
| Opened | December 17, 2006 |
| Tenants | |
| Rio Branco Atlético Acreano Galvez Humaitá Andirá | |
History
The stadium, built in 2006, was inaugurated on December 17 of that year, when Rio Branco-AC beat Brazil national under-20 football team 2–1.[4] The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 23,000, set on that match.[1]