[3] Built on the site of the old Vivaldo Lima stadium, the Arena da Amazônia is located midway between Manaus International Airport and the historic center of the city.

[4] The stadium can seat around 44,300 spectators and features a restaurant, luxury suites, underground parking spaces and accessibility for people with special needs.

[4] Because the climate of Manaus is extremely warm due to its location near the equator, the stadium was designed to minimize the temperatures inside the structure with features such as a white, reflective exterior, plentiful shade over the seating areas, and a large amount of ventilation openings in the façade of the building.

[4] Despite these efforts, England manager Roy Hodgson criticized the location of the stadium saying the extreme heat of Manaus makes it difficult for players.

[6] However, local engagement has been challenging since the 2014 FIFA World Cup due to the limited number of events that can consistently fill the 44,000-seat stadium.

The substantial investment in the stadium without a long-term agenda frustrated many locals who believed the resources could have been used on healthcare, education, and infrastructure in Manaus.

[12] The allocation of resources away from socioeconomic challenges was viewed by locals as trying to appeal to international spectators rather than address the needs of the Manaus community.

The construction of the Arena da Amazônia did come with urban planning initiatives in Manaus, mainly to assist visitors for the 2014 World Cup.

The focus of government funds on the stadium over public needs left residents feeling that the project did not help their quality of life or access to services.

Built at such a large cost, the stadium has simply struggled to live up to the investment due to its remote location in the Amazon and limited demand.