yet, what makes the experience of a soccer game at the maracanã is the incredibly colorful and heartfelt cheering of the local soccer teams.

rio de janeiro's four main teams are flamengo, botafogo, vasco da gama, and fluminense - with games scheduled almost every week, and more than one per week, the four local teams are sure to provide precious sporting performances, and unique cheering entertainment.

the schedule for any games can be checked on the stadium's official website here, and tickets can be easily purchased on-line.