Estadio dos Aflitos

Estádio dos Aflitos is not a modern arena. The stadium opened on June 25, 1939, with an inaugural match against Sport Recife which Náutico won 5–2. It is named after Eládio de Barros Carvalho, who served as the club's president for fourteen terms.

The playing surface is natural grass, though there is no under-soil heating. The capacity has fluctuated significantly over time due to safety regulations and structural issues; while historical sources cite capacities up to 28,000, current official figures range from 19,800 to 22,000. In 2018, upon Náutico's return, capacity was restricted to 18,900, dropping to 16,900 in 2019 and 11,700 in 2020 due to fire safety inspections. The club aims to restore capacity to approximately 21,000–22,000.

The stadium's official name has included sponsorship agreements, such as Estádio Esportes da Sorte Aflitos, though it is universally known as Estádio dos Aflitos. A major renovation between 1996 and 2002, designed by architect Múcio Jucá, increased capacity to approximately 19,800. Náutico moved to Arena Pernambuco in 2013 for the 2014 FIFA World Cup preparations; Aflitos was not selected as a World Cup venue. Náutico returned to Aflitos in December 2018 after a restoration project completed in 2017–2018, which cost approximately R$ 4 million and included pitch replacement, lighting upgrades, and facility renovations.