Worth a Journey

Read by 254k monthly readers

The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums

Vila Belmiro

Santos, Brazil

  1. WORLD’S BEST FOOTBALL STADIUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 66 2026
Vila Belmiro

Santos plays at Vila Belmiro in Santos, Brazil, a historic stadium with stands close to the pitch. On match days, fans queue at the gates and pass bag checks, while the stadium tour covers the trophy room, locker room and pitch.

Highlights

  • Stands close to the pitch
  • Stadium tour with trophy room
  • Club museum with Pelé tribute

Good to know

  • Road closures on match days; use ride apps
  • Baggage checks charged, even for portable chargers
  • Snacks and drinks sold inside and outside

Also in Brazil

  1. Maracanã N° 37 Maracanã Rio de Janeiro Multi-sport stadium
  2. Arena do Grêmio N° 44 Arena do Grêmio Porto Alegre Club ground
  3. Barradão N° 48 Barradão Salvador Club ground
  4. Couto Pereira N° 78 Couto Pereira Curitiba Club ground
  5. Estádio do Morumbi N° 95 Estádio do Morumbi São Paulo Club ground
  6. Estádio Nilton Santos N° 96 Estádio Nilton Santos Rio de Janeiro Club ground