Estádio Ary de Oliveira

The Estádio Ary de Oliveira is located in Campos dos Goytacazes.

There is a story attached to this concrete. The stands were in a state of disrepair. The authorities forbade a crucial match against Resende from going ahead. The game went ahead, and the ground weathered the storm.

The capacity is often debated, with some sources pointing to an older figure of 18,000, but the current official number sits closer to 15,000. Americano Futebol Clube used this arena as a temporary home while their own stadium was under construction, but the echoes of Bebeto’s first professional goal in 1983 still linger in the air.

Today, the stadium is protected. In 2024, the local council listed it as a historical and cultural heritage site, ensuring it would not be demolished or sold to pay off the club's debts.