Botafogo Gears Up for Libertadores Clash with Sold-Out Stadium
Rio de Janeiro – Botafogo fans have demonstrated overwhelming support, selling out the Superior East sector and exceeding 22,000 tickets sold for the highly anticipated Copa Libertadores match against Nacional Potosí next Wednesday at the Nilton Santos Stadium.
Match Details and Ticket Information
The second leg of the Copa Libertadores preliminary phase is scheduled for February 25th at 9:30 PM Brasília time. Botafogo, trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Bolivia, needs a victory by at least two goals to advance. A one-goal win would force a penalty shootout.
Tickets remain available for the Lower East sectors (R$100 full price / R$50 half price), Lower West (R$120 / R$60), and Upper West A (R$60 / R$30). The North and Upper West B sectors are currently closed to the public.
Ticket Pricing Breakdown
- Lower East: R$100 (Full) / R$50 (Half) – with various plan options offering discounts.
- Upper East: R$40 (Full) / R$20 (Half) – also with plan-based discounts.
- Lower West: R$120 (Full) / R$60 (Half)
Stadium Access and Services
Gates will open at 7:30 PM, with North Parking Lot 1 opening earlier at 5:30 PM. The Upper East, Lower East, Lower West, and South (Visitor) sectors will be open for access. Facial biometry will be mandatory for entry into all sectors, requiring prior registration at awa-facial.ingresse.com/botafogo.
The Nilton Santos Stadium offers premium experiences for fans, including the Firezone Camarote, Star Arena Kids, and Star Lounge, providing options for open bars, food, entertainment, and live shows. More information can be found at Star Lounge’s Instagram and Firezone Camarote’s website, and Star Arena Kids’ website.
Important Information for Ticket Holders
- Free Admission: Children under 12, Cria and Cria+ members, seniors (60+), and individuals with disabilities are eligible for free admission with prior online registration at botafogo.com.br/ingresso.
- PCD Registration: In-person assistance for PCD registration and inquiries will be available on February 23rd and 24th from 9 AM to 5 PM at the West Ticket Office of the Nilton Santos Stadium and in General Severiano.
- Parking: Norte 1 parking is available for Botafogo fans, with discounts for members. Advance sales via the Ingresse app are available up to 4 hours before kickoff.
Parking Rates
- Glorious (Advance): R$30
- Glorious (On-site): R$50
- Other Plans (Advance): R$40
- Other Plans (On-site): R$50
- Non-Members (Advance): R$60
- Non-Members (On-site): R$70
The Nilton Santos Stadium, home to Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, hosted athletics competitions during the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Originally known as Estádio Olímpico João Havelange, the stadium was renamed Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in 2015 in honor of the legendary footballer Nilton Santos.