Arena Barueri

Lore & Background

Arena Barueri's construction started in June 2006. The stadium was inaugurated on May 26, 2007, with an initial maximum capacity of 17,000 people. The current stadium's capacity is 31,452 people. The inaugural match was played on that day, when Grêmio Barueri drew 1–1 with Criciúma. The first goal in the stadium was scored by Grêmio Barueri's Márcio Careca. The stadium's attendance record currently stands at 28,557, set in the first leg of Copa do Brasil finals, played on July 5, 2012, in which Palmeiras won 2–0 against Coritiba. Arena Barueri hosted the 2010 Copa Libertadores de Fútbol Femenino games. In 2013, the stadium hosted the final of the Campeonato Brasileiro de Rugby, Brazil's national club Rugby competition, held between SPAC and Pasteur Athletique Clube. On April 26, 2014, the Brazil national rugby team beat Chile at the stadium, though Brazil had previously defeated Chile in rugby in 2011 and 2012.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights hummed over the pristine grass of Arena Barueri, casting long shadows across the pitch where the familiar green and white stripes of Palmeiras stood ready. It wasn't Pacaembu; the air didn't carry the same century-old weight of history, but the roar of the traveling Verde section cut through the night with undiminished passion. As the referee blew the whistle for kickoff, a collective breath held in the stands—this was more than just a game on neutral soil; it was a statement of continuity. Every pass and tackle echoed against the modern concrete walls, proving that while the stadium might change, the heart of the Verdão remained unbreakable.

Reader's Guide

The stadium is located in Barueri, São Paulo state, Brazil. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Oeste. It also hosted matches of Grêmio Recreativo Barueri until the 2010 season. During the reforming of Palestra Italia Stadium, it was used for some home matches of Palmeiras.

Did You Know?

• The stadium's attendance record of 28,557 was set on July 5, 2012, during a Copa do Brasil final match where Palmeiras beat Coritiba 2–0.
• Rogério Ceni, São Paulo's goalkeeper, scored his 100th career goal at Estádio do Morumbi against Corinthians on March 27, 2011, not at Arena Barueri.
• The Brazil national rugby team beat Chile at Arena Barueri on April 26, 2014, but it was not the first time Brazil had beaten Chile in rugby.