Rio de Janeiro · Sports & events
SPORT & SEASON
Four big clubs share one city, and the beach itself is a sports venue from dawn.
The Maracanã
Flamengo and Fluminense play the Fla-Flu derby here; Série A runs April to December. Buy through the club app rather than from touts outside.
Rio Open, February
The ATP clay event at the Jockey Club under Corcovado fills a week in February. Ground passes for the early rounds are far cheaper than finals seats.
Futevôlei on Copacabana
Volleyball played with feet and head only, on nets between Postos 4 and 6 all afternoon. Watching is free; lessons run a modest hourly rate.
Rio marathon, June
The marathon and half run the coast road from the western beaches to Flamengo in June, when the mornings are cool and dry.