Galo faces Coritiba this Saturday (17) at 6:30 p.m. at Arena MRV in the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. Special traffic measures will be in place around the stadium, and below is all the important information for the Massa heading to our home ground to support the team.
Please note: the Esplanade, entrance gates, and parking lots at Arena MRV will open at 4:30 p.m., two hours before kickoff.
Traffic measures around Arena MRV
Attention, Massa!
Rua Augusto Ferreira is not accessible to those arriving via the ring road toward Betânia. Drivers should take the service road (Avenida Itaú), then the second interchange ramp onto Avenida Cícero Idelfonso, as shown on the map, continuing until they reach Via Expressa.
TEMPORARY CHANGES:
* Changes to traffic flow in the Califórnia, Camargos, and Santa Maria neighborhoods and around Arena MRV
* Road closures and restricted access near the stadium, with access limited to residents, authorized vehicles, and event operations
* A reversible lane on Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek to improve arriving and departing traffic flow
* Closures begin approximately 5 hours before matches and are gradually expanded as kickoff approaches
* Changes on streets including Walfrido Mendes, Margarida Assis Fonseca, Romualdo Cançado Neto, Evangelina Prates, Nevada, Visconde de Mauá, and nearby roads
* Special routes and signposted walking paths to Arena MRV.
Important! Entry to Arena MRV will be exclusively through facial recognition for all fans over 12 years old.
To help traffic operations run smoothly, the Club asks fans to arrive at the stadium as early as possible and prioritize public transportation, such as the metro or Conexão Arena MRV.
All the important information for the Massa is below!
🕰 Try to arrive at Arena MRV as early as possible;
Take Conexão Arena MRV;
Take the metro to the match;
🏟 Enter the Esplanade as early as possible to avoid lines close to kickoff;
If you choose to drive, bring as many people as possible in your vehicle.
An Accessibility Tent on the Esplanade is available to assist fans with disabilities;
Facial recognition will be mandatory at all gates.
Reversible Lane
Fans should be aware of traffic changes. The reversible lane is scheduled to begin operating at 2:30 p.m., four hours before kickoff.
The operation will take place on Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (Via Expressa), between Avenida Coração Eucarístico de Jesus and Avenida Teleférico, to improve traffic flow toward Contagem.
🚇 Metro
Atlético and the traffic authorities ask fans to use the metro to reach Arena MRV. It is a comfortable, accessible, and safe transportation option.
Eldorado, Cidade Industrial, and Vila Oeste stations provide access to Arena MRV. Eldorado Station, approximately 1.7 km from the stadium, is the recommended option because of its larger facilities.
Trains are expected to run every 15 minutes.
A designated walking route will guide fans along the right-hand lane of the Via Expressa service road toward Belo Horizonte, from Eldorado Station to Rua Gentil Portugal do Brasil, with stadium access via Elevado da Massa.
A free special transportation service for people with disabilities will run from Eldorado Station, near Praça Relógio de Sol, to Gate A of the Esplanade.
After the match, the return service will depart from Rua Cristina Maria de Assis, near the Federal Highway Police Officers' Union in Minas Gerais.
🏁 Parking
Arena MRV parking lots will open at 4:30 p.m., with access from the Via Expressa service road (Rua Alice Neves), via entrance ramps E1, E2, E3, and E4.
Parking spaces are sold exclusively online and in advance at parceiros.estapar.com.br/cam.
Arena MRV provides bicycle parking in the covered parking area, accessible from the service road.
⚠️ Please note! Official parking is exclusively for Galo fans!
🚌 Conexão Arena MRV
Conexão Arena MRV has boarding points across several neighborhoods in Belo Horizonte, offering fans comfortable, safe coach transportation.
The first boarding time will be 3:20 p.m. Other times vary depending on the boarding point chosen.
The service can be purchased on the official Conexão Arena MRV website, where boarding points, schedules, and prices are available.
✅ Air-conditioned coach.
✅ Round-trip transportation to Arena MRV.
✅ Drop-off at an exclusive access point near the stadium.
✅ Scheduled departures and returns.
✅ Convenience and safety for the Massa.
Drop-off and return boarding take place on Rua Alice Neves, near Praça do Torcedor. Return buses are scheduled to depart approximately 30 minutes after the final whistle.
🚎 Bus Routes
The following bus routes serve the Arena MRV area:
- 401 – Cidade Industrial Metro/Santa Maria
- 1509 – Califórnia/Tupi
- 9414 – Santa Inês/João Pinheiro
- 3053 – Barreiro Station/Barro Preto
- 4031 – Santa Maria/City Center
- 4033 – Camargos/City Center
Routes may be temporarily changed due to road closures and traffic operations around the stadium.
🚕 Taxis
Taxi drop-offs on arrival at Arena MRV should take place on Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (Via Expressa), near the staircase leading to Praça do Torcedor.
After the match, taxi stands will be available at the following locations:
- Rua João Batista Vieira, between Rua das Pérolas and Rua das Ostras, in the Camargos neighborhood.
- Rua João Batista Vieira, between Rua Gentil Portugal do Brasil and Rua das Pérolas.
- Rua José Cláudio Sanches, at the corner of Rua Cristina Maria de Assis, in the Califórnia neighborhood.
🚘 Ride-hailing and Carpooling
Fans who choose ride-hailing services or carpooling can use the designated pickup and drop-off points:
- Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, at Praça do Torcedor, near the staircase.
- Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, on the opposite side from the Praça do Torcedor staircase, heading toward Belo Horizonte.
- The Via Expressa service road, between Divinal Vidros and the Rua Cristina Maria de Assis roundabout, heading toward Arena MRV.
Drivers and passengers must follow signs and traffic officers' instructions.
♿ Accessibility
In addition to the free special transportation service for people with disabilities between Eldorado Station and Arena MRV, a reserved parking area for ten vehicles belonging to people with disabilities will be available on Rua Cristina Maria de Assis, opposite number 473, near Rua Osvaldo Cardoso.
A valid disability parking permit must be presented to access these spaces.
Away Fans
Away fans access Arena MRV through the Califórnia neighborhood, a residential area with local streets, accessible from BR-040 via Avenida Vereador Cícero Idelfonso, or from the ring road via Rua Emerenciana Batista Camargos.
Both routes lead to Rua Margarida Assis Fonseca.
A taxi and ride-hailing pickup and drop-off area will be available on Avenida Vereador Cícero Idelfonso, between Rua Felisberta Camargos and Rua Maria Francisca de Carvalho, heading toward BR-040.
Away fans are advised to arrive early and follow the access routes designated by the security operation.
Click here for more information for away fans.
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