Estádio Serra Dourada in Goiânia, Goiás, was designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for the state government. It opened on March 9, 1975. The article gives no start date, style or materials. The pitch measures 105 by 68 meters (344 by 223 feet) and the capacity is 42,049.
In the inaugural match, a Goiás State all-star side beat Portugal 2-1. The stadium hosted the 1989 Copa América and was the neutral ground for a 1981 Copa Libertadores replay between Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro. The article gives a record crowd of 77,790, though it also cites 79,610 for the opening match, so the figures conflict.
Goiás, Vila Nova and Atlético Goianiense use it for derbies and major games. Paul McCartney played there on May 6, 2013, and Guns N' Roses on September 11, 2022. The article gives no ticket prices.
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