Flying into Belo Horizonte International Airport (CNF) is your best bet. It’s about 40 kilometers from the city center. Don’t panic—Uber works in Brazil, and so does a generous dose of pointing and smiling if your Portuguese is rusty. The stadium itself, Mineirão, is located in the Pampulha region, which is also home to a gorgeous lake and some impressive architecture.
If you’re a Chiefs fan traveling from Kansas City, you might want to pack your loudest red shirt. But also pack a rain jacket—September in Belo Horizonte is springtime, which means it could be warm or suddenly rainy. Brazilian weather is like a toddler: unpredictable but generally cute.
What About Tickets? Are They Made of Gold?
Oh, the NFL knows how to price things. Expect tickets to be expensive, but not “sell your left kidney” expensive. Probably. The stadium holds about 62,000 people, so there’s room for everyone who wants to witness Mahomes dodging Brazilian humidity. Just keep an eye on the NFL’s official site or secondary markets—and watch out for scams. If someone offers you a ticket for a single caipirinha, it’s probably a trap.
Pro tip: if you can’t get in, find a local bar. Brazilians love American football now, partly because they love any excuse to party. You’ll find fans who know the Chiefs’ roster better than your uncle who owns a Mahomes jersey. It’s an international phenomenon, people!
