The nickname Marakana was adopted because the stadium's original capacity of 110,000 spectators mirrored the scale of the original Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
Construction involved excavating 350,000 cubic meters of earth and 15,000 cubic meters of stone to sink the pitch below ground level.
The 1976 UEFA European Championship final held here saw Antonin Panenka invent his famous penalty kick technique during the shootout.
The stadium serves as the venue for the Eternal Derby, the fiercely contested match between Red Star Belgrade and Partizan Belgrade.
The players' tunnel is 50 meters long and painted in the club's signature red and white colors, intentionally designed to amplify sound.
Rajko Mitić Stadium, colloquially known as the Marakana, serves as the home ground for Red Star Belgrade, one of the most successful football clubs in Southeastern Europe. Opened in 1963, the stadium features an iconic underground tunnel leading from the locker rooms to the pitch, famously utilized to intimidate opposing teams. It hosted the 1973 European Cup final and the 1976 UEFA European Championship final. The stadium structure consists of a natural grass pitch surrounded by a deep athletic track, creating a significant distance between the stands and the field. It is located in the Dedinje neighborhood of Belgrade. The capacity has undergone several revisions since its initial construction, with current safety regulations limiting the number of spectators. The club museum, located within the stadium complex, chronicles the history of the 1991 European Cup victory. The facility remains the largest stadium in Serbia by capacity.
The entrance to the players' tunnel inside the stadium bowl.
Visit the Red Star Museum to view the replica of the Champions League trophy.
Check the schedule for stadium tours to access the pitch-side and the famous tunnel.
Avoid visiting on match days unless you intend to participate in the football event, as security zones restrict movement around the stadium.
Do not attempt to walk onto the pitch or enter the tunnel outside of a guided tour experience.
Closed on match days and major public holidays; museum hours vary based on team travel and event schedules.
Respect the club history in the museum; stadium tours require following a guide and staying in designated areas.
