Soccer

Arena Fonte Nova. This sparkling soccer-only stadium was created as the replacement for the original Estádio Fonte Nova in order to host the 2014 World Cup and to act as first division team for Bahia's home turf. Rua Lions Club 217–547, Nazar, Salvador, Bahia, 40050–568. www.arenafontenova.com.br.

Estádio Manuel Barradas. Bahia and Vitória are the two local teams that play in the first division of the Brazilian soccer federation. There are games year-round in the Estádio Manuel Barradas, which is also used for other sporting events and concerts. Advance tickets sales are available, but games hardly ever sell out. The best seats are in the higher-priced arquibancada superior (upper-level section). Av. Artêmio Valente s/n, Tancredo Neves, Salvador, Bahia, 41260–300. www.ecvitoria.com.br.