Neo Química Arena

Neo Química Arena is a football stadium in the Itaquera district of São Paulo, Brazil, and is the home ground of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. The venue seats just under 50,000 spectators and was completed as one of the host stadiums for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The stadium is frequently used for club football and large events and is integrated with public transport links that serve eastern São Paulo. It is known locally by its sponsorship name and by its association with Corinthians.

Built in the early 2010s to replace older facilities in the area, the stadium formed part of São Paulo’s upgrades for major international football events and continues to serve as a major sports venue for the city.

Located in the Itaquera neighbourhood, the stadium is on the east side of São Paulo and is accessible via the city’s rail and road network from the central districts.

• Club ownership and name: Owned and primarily used by Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, the stadium is commonly called Neo Química Arena under a naming-rights agreement.
• 2014 World Cup venue: Constructed for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the venue hosted World Cup matches including the opening fixture in 2014.

What to See #

• Main bowl: The bowl seats just under 50,000 spectators for football matches and was built to modern Brazilian top-tier stadium standards.
• Plazas and transport access: Public plazas and transport links surround the venue in the Itaquera neighbourhood, with direct access to the city's urban rail and bus network.