Legendary Maracana Arrives in Copa City!
POSTED May 05, 2026
Get ready to experience football like never before! The vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro is officially joining Copa City, bringing one of the world’s most iconic football destinations into the ultimate city management experience.
The Stage of Legends: Maracanã
At the heart of this expansion stands the legendary Maracanã Stadium. More than just a venue, Maracanã is a global symbol of history and raw emotion. In Copa City, you’ll have the unique opportunity to manage the high-stakes match-day experience around this iconic landmark, ensuring every fan feels the magic of one of the greatest stadiums ever built.
Feel the energy of Rio on match day
In Copa City, players will prepare their city for the arrival of passionate football supporters in a setting unlike any other, as fans from Arsenal FC, FC Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, Beşiktaş J.K., Olympique de Marseille, and Fluminense FC converge on Rio de Janeiro. Streets come alive with music, color, and movement as anticipation builds toward kickoff. From coastal neighborhoods to packed fan zones, every part of the city becomes a celebration of football culture shaped by Rio’s unmistakable rhythm.
With Rio de Janeiro and Maracanã Stadium, players will be able to:
- Prepare the stadium
- Get Maracanã ready for one of football’s biggest occasions. Shape the match-day setup, build vibrant fan zones around the venue, and create an unforgettable welcome for traveling supporters as anticipation builds toward kickoff.
- Adapt the city
- Transform Rio de Janeiro into a living football celebration. Manage transportation, security, and city infrastructure as fans from across the Copa City lineup arrive, ensuring the energy of match day flows across the entire city.
- Thrill the crowd
- Capture the passion, rhythm, and spectacle of football in Rio. From the atmosphere around Maracanã to high-stakes clashes such as the legendary Fla-Flu rivalry, every decision helps create an experience worthy of one of the world’s most iconic stages.
Fluminense FC joins Copa City post-launch
As part of this announcement, Fluminense FC will join Copa City as post-launch paid content, giving players the chance to experience match day with one of Rio’s most historic and beloved clubs. Renowned for its tradition, flair, and passionate fanbase, Fluminense brings an extra layer of authenticity to the Rio experience.
Copa City will be launched simultaneously across all platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) on 16th of June 2026.
