About the arena
The NICNET arena
Located in the heart of one of the largest cities in the state of São Paulo, the Nicnet Arena is a space for those who enjoy good food, cold beer, and an unforgettable view of one of the most traditional fields of Brazilian football.
Located on Avenida Costábile Romano S/N, Ribeirânia and with the capacity to receive more than 15 thousand fans of Botafogo on game days, the Arena offers Ribeirão residents and tourists leisure, entertainment, and gastronomy for all tastes.
The Hard Rock Café, a restaurant with locations around the world, is an unforgettable place. Famous for exhibiting exclusive items from great musicians, the Boulevard Arena Nicnet store has a rare collection of more than 45 items, such as: Acoustic and electric guitars, basses and guitars by artists such as Paul McCartney, Gene Simons from Kiss and Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam, and bands like the Goo Goo Dolls, Deep Purple, and even drum tones by Queen and Toto, plus drumsticks by Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain and gold and diamond records, Eric Clapton’s original and autographed pictures, and many pictures of David Bowie, Bon Jovi, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys and Rihanna. With a varied menu and cold beer, the space receives more than 5 thousand people a year, in addition to corporate events, and, of course, has a special box on game days!
Another option for those looking to relax and cool off while enjoying good food with a view of the lawn is the Bar do Zeca Pagodinho. After being a public success in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Bar do Zeca Pagodinho is opening its second location in the state of São Paulo, this time in Ribeirão Preto, at Arena NicNet. The Bar do Zeca Pagodinho offers a complete immersion into the world of samba and our culture, providing great music, diverse cuisine, delicious drinks, always cold beer and draft beer, and unforgettable experiences in a themed environment that pays tribute to one of the greatest names in music: the iconic Zeca Pagodinho. At Bar do Zeca, you will find authentic samba with exceptional service and award-winning cuisine under the command of Toninho Momo, one of the most acclaimed Brazilian chefs in the Bar and Boteco categories.
On Boulevard da Arena, you will also find Studio Arena Barbearia. Inaugurated in 2022, the place was designed for the modern man who seeks more comfort and is more demanding in the products and services he uses. Among the services offered by Studio are: Children’s haircut, haircut and beard, straightening, and Beard Therapy. The space also offers a menu with food, drinks, and even exclusive cocktails.
At Boulevard Arena Nicnet, fans of Botafago also have the Pantera Shop, with the entire line of official Botafogo products: uniforms, souvenirs, and much more for you to take home, with the quality of the well-known Volt sports brand.
The Botafanático Fan Partner also has special service on the Boulevard. There the members and fans can enjoy exclusive service, ask questions, pay their monthly fee, and easily purchase tickets on game days.
Inside the Arena, the Johnnie Walker Lounge is one of the great attractions of the space. It was completely modernized and opened in 2019, with capacity for up to 400 people. With bar and bistro service, the Johnnie Walker Lounge is located in the central part of the field and is considered a meeting point for people before, during, and after games and shows (and can be rented for parties and corporate meetings). The space has one cabin with 15 seats, three with 20 seats, and another nine cabins with capacity for 12 people.
Speaking of cabins and suites, the Arena also has the best spaces for corporate networks in Ribeirão Preto! The corporate suites are considered the most premium space in the Nicnet Arena. Located on the second floor, there are 32 suites with capacity for up to 36 people each, and two others hold up to 80 people. The corporate suites have television, tables, high-tops with stools, a bathroom, refrigerator, and a private mini-kitchen, in addition to chairs with cup holders so that the visitors and guests can watch games and shows in complete comfort. The venue also has a bar and snacks service. The corporate suites can also be used by the guests for private and corporate events.
2 VIP Lounges
13 Cabins
34 Suites
Barbershop
2 Bars and Restaurants
15000 seats
Boulevard Arena Nicnet
The Nicnet Arena changed the routine of Ribeirão Preto city. With the best bars, cabins, suites and a perfect place for music concerts and events in general, the space offers an option for leisure, gastronomy and, of course, lots of football for residents and visitors of one of the largest and most important cities in São Paulo, Brazil!