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Football pitches in Rio de Janeiro

There are 1,084 football pitches mapped within 23 km of central Rio de Janeiro. 1,035 have no recorded access restrictions, 114 are floodlit and 41 have an artificial surface.

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Rio de Janeiro pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
1,084
within 23 km
Open to play
1,035
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
114
lights recorded
Artificial
41
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
133
from measured size
Small-sided
835
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Rio de Janeiro

Open pitches near the centre, named and floodlit ones first. Tap one to see it on the map with directions.

Playing football in Rio de Janeiro

Are there free football pitches in Rio de Janeiro?

Yes. Of the 1,084 pitches mapped within 23 km of central Rio de Janeiro, 1,035 have no recorded access restrictions, and 71 are explicitly tagged as public. None record a fee to play. Restricted pitches, such as school or club grounds, are hidden on the map by default.

Where can I play football at night in Rio de Janeiro?

114 pitches in Rio de Janeiro are recorded as floodlit. Turn on the “Floodlit” filter on the map to see only those.

Are there 5-a-side or small-sided pitches in Rio de Janeiro?

Yes. 835 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 133 are big enough for 11-a-side.

Are there artificial (3G / astroturf) pitches in Rio de Janeiro?

41 pitches in Rio de Janeiro have an artificial surface and 121 are grass. 56 are hard courts. Many pitches have no surface recorded.

Where does this pitch data come from?

Every pitch comes from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers. Kickabout last updated its copy on 1 October 2026. If something is missing or wrong, you can fix it on OpenStreetMap from any pitch on the map.

Football pitches near Rio de Janeiro

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.