General Info Sambadrome

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SAMBODROME RIO DE JANEIRO

Sambadrome is divided into 13 sectors. The ticket price for each sector depends on the position and view of the Avenue. The odd-numbered sectors are on one side and the even-numbered sectors are on the other. The numbers increase towards the end of the Avenue. The odd-numbered side does not connect with the even-numbered side.

All sectors consist of grandstands, frisas and VIP camarote boxes. Frisas are located in front of the grandstands, with row A, closest to the parade track of the Sambadrome. VIP boxes are located in various sectors. Foreign tourists can buy tickets for any sector of the Sambadrome.

How to get to the Sambadrome

UBER – Uber is not authorized to enter the area surrounding the Sambadrome, as the area is blocked off only for authorized vehicles.
We do not recommend taking UBER as it will leave you far from the main entrances to the Sambadrome.

Subway
MetrôRio operates 24 hours a day throughout Rio Carnival. MetrôRio has a special 24-hour, non-stop operation schedule to make it easier for revelers to get around when they go to the Carnival blocks or watch the parades at Passarela do Samba, at Sambadrome. It is fast, but crowded during Carnival days. Anyhow, it is the best option to get you closer to the Sambadrome quickly, safely and cheaply. If you want to go by Subway, choose the even-numbered side, since the even-numbered side has the closest subway station to the Sambadrome.

EVEN SIDE Subway Station – Praça Onze
ODD SIDE Subway Station – Central do Brasil

Taxi Cab – Do not use street taxis as they must be an accredited company. Accredited taxis have fixed prices and require the customer to call in advance to schedule the ride. The companies accredited to provide taxi services to go to Sambadrome entrance are:
– Even side: Coopatur – Tel: 55 (21) 2573-1009 / 3885-1000
 – Odd side: Coopertramo – Tel: 55 (21) 2560-2022 / 2560-1474

Private Transportation – As a suggestion to ensure that your arrival at the Sambadrome is as smooth and safe as possible, we offer a Sambadrome Transfer Service. Check our prices here at https://www.carnavalticketrio.com/product-category/transfer-rio-carnival/

When to get
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Some people who do not have tickets for numbered seats usually arrive a little early to guarantee the best seats. The start time of the parades depends on the day of the parade, check the parade schedule.

Facilities/ Food Court
There are bars with food and drinks, and bathrooms in each sector of the Sambadrome. In addition, everyone has access to the open area, a space that exists behind the stands in the Sambadrome, where there are restaurants, ice cream shops, souvenir shops and more bathrooms.

Security at Sambadrome
On parade days, the Sambadrome is considered the safest place in South America. There is a very high concentration of international celebrities, politicians and members of royal families among the crowd. The Sambadrome is surrounded by huge fences through which no one can pass without being searched, for commercial and security reasons.

What to Bring
Be prepared for the fact that only quick snacks, such as pizza and cheeseburgers, will be available at the Sambadrome. You can also bring plastic containers with drinks and some food, such as sandwiches and fruit. Styrofoam, bottles, glass and fireworks are prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are normally sold inside the Sambadrome to people over 18 years of age.

Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to enter the Sambadrome, even if accompanied by their guardians.