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HSBC Arena will host all games of the two-time Brazilian champions in Novo Basquete Brasil

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The HSBC Arena will be the official home of Flamengo men's basketball during the new Basquete Brasil season. After hosting three playoff games in the final of the last edition, including the title game, the HSBC Arena will host at least 13 Flamengo games until April 4th, when the qualifying phase is scheduled to end. As Flamengo progresses in the competition, the venue will also host Flamengo's matches in the final stages. The debut will be on November 1st, against Cetaf.

The HSBC Arena has three levels, in addition to the Ground Floor, where the court is located. Level 1 offers access to the grandstands, with a capacity of approximately 4.600 people. Level 2 houses 53 boxes, with a capacity of up to 1.118 people, and two 450-square-meter VIP areas with private restrooms. Level 3 provides access to the third grandstand, with a capacity of approximately 3 people. Regarding accessibility, the HSBC Arena has 9 wheelchair seats, 32 companion seats, 32 seats for obese guests, and 24 seats for guests with mobility impairments.

The venue features 10 elevators; 6 fire escapes; 4 public access ramps; locker rooms; dressing rooms; medical stations; 15 bars spread across 3 floors; 50 restrooms spread across 4 floors; a press conference room; and over 50 rooms for production, dressing rooms, and staff. Inside the HSBC Arena, there is parking for 1.110 vehicles, and 400 more spaces will be opened in the coming months. CET-Rio also offers 2.500 parking card spaces nearby. Price: R$15 per vehicle. Outside the HSBC Arena, Rio Rotativo offers parking in a space in front of the Autódromo. There are approximately 2.500 parking card spaces available for R$2.

Tickets are available at the HSBC Arena box office, on the website www.ingressofacil.com.br and at accredited Ingresso Fácl ticket offices. The available sectors and ticket prices in the qualifying phase are: Central Seats – R$50,00 / R$25,00 (half-price); Side Seats – R$40,00 / R$20,00; Back Seats – R$30,00 / R$15,00; and Boxes – R$50,00 / R$25,00.

In terms of accessibility, the location has 32 spaces for wheelchair users and 32 seats for companions;
24 seats for obese patients and 24 seats for people with mobility difficulties. There will be a medical station and mobile ICU on site.

HSBC Arena has been managed by GL Events since September 2007, when the multinational won the bid held by the Rio de Janeiro City Hall. Designed along the lines of the world's largest arenas, its modular operation allows for a variety of events to be held at its facilities, accommodating audiences ranging from 300 to 18.
HSBC Arena is located at Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 - Barra da Tijuca. Tel: (21) 3035-5202. WWW.hsbcarena.com.br

Directions: map: www.hsbcarena.com.br/site/img/mapa-arena_gr.jpg

Bus lines

• Line 268 - Praca XV - Riocentro (via Autódromo and via HSBC Arena)
• Line 706 - Alvorada - Taquara (Via Autódromo and via HSBC Arena)
• Line 708 - Largo do Remi - Alvorada (circular via Autódromo and via HSBC Arena)
• Line 736 - Cascadura - Riocentro (via Autódromo and via HSBC Arena)
• Line 2113 - Castelo - Taquara (via South Zone and Barra) (via Autódromo and via HSBC Arena)

Access routes

• Yellow Line – Connects the suburbs to Barra da Tijuca
• Red Line – Connects Baixada Fluminense to the South Zone, with exits to the Yellow Line
• Avenida das Américas (main street in Barra, approximately 40 kilometers long);
• Avenida Ayrton Senna (connects Barra to the Jacarepaguá neighborhood and the Yellow Line);
• Avenida Lucio Costa (along the coast of Barra).

Main distances

• International Airport - HSBC Arena: 40 min
• Santos Dumont Airport - HSBC Arena: 60 min
• Jacarepaguá Airport - HSBC Arena: 15 min
• Shopping Via Parque – HSBC Arena: 3 min
• Hotels in Copacabana - HSBC Arena: 40 min
• Hotels in São Conrado - HSBC Arena: 20 min
• Hotels in Barra da Tijuca - HSBC Arena: 15 min