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Arena do Grêmio

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The Arena do Grêmio is a modern football stadium located in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It serves as the home ground for the renowned Gremio club. Constructed to replace the Estadio Olímpico Monumental, the arena hosted matches during the 2019 Copa América and remains a significant venue for Brazilian soccer. It’s primarily used by Gremio supporters and fans of football worldwide.

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What is the capacity of Arena do Grêmio?

Arena do Grêmio has a seating capacity of approximately 55,000 spectators for football matches. It serves as the home ground for Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, replacing their former Estádio Olímpico Monumental which had been used since 1954.

When did Grêmio start playing at Arena do Grêmio?

Grêmio moved to Arena do Grêmio in December 2012, with the inaugural match being a friendly against German club Hamburger SV. The stadium was then used for competitive matches starting in the 2013 season.

Was Arena do Grêmio a venue for the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

No, Arena do Grêmio was not selected as a 2014 World Cup venue despite being a modern, recently built stadium. Porto Alegre's World Cup matches were instead held at the Beira-Rio stadium (officially Estádio José Pinheiro Borda), home of Grêmio's crosstown rivals Internacional.

Did Arena do Grêmio host Copa América matches in 2019?

Yes, Arena do Grêmio was one of the venues for the 2019 Copa América held in Brazil. It hosted several matches including the third-place playoff, in which Argentina defeated Chile 2–1.

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