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Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is a Brazilian multi-sport club based in Rio de Janeiro, best known for its men's football team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is a Brazilian multi-sport club based in Rio de Janeiro. It is best known for its men's football team. The club was founded on 15 November 1895 as a rowing club and later expanded into football and other sports. It is one of Brazil's most popular and successful sports institutions.

History

The club was founded on 15 November 1895 in the Flamengo neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, initially as a rowing club. It later expanded into football in the early 1910s and developed into one of Brazil's most prominent sports clubs.

Football

Flamengo's football department is the best-known part of the organization and competes in Brazil's top national league, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The team usually plays home matches at Maracanã Stadium.

Other sports

Beyond football, Flamengo operates in several other sports, including rowing, swimming, volleyball and basketball. This multi-sport structure is part of the club's identity and historical origins.

Identity and supporters

Flamengo is strongly identified with the colours red and black and has several common nicknames, including Mengão and Rubro-Negro. It is widely described as one of Brazil's most popular clubs.

Key facts

  • Flamengo was founded in 1895 as a rowing club in Rio de Janeiro.
  • The club is best known for its football team, which plays at Maracanã Stadium.
  • Flamengo is a multi-sport organization with teams in rowing, swimming, volleyball, and basketball.
  • Its traditional colours are red and black.
  • It is one of Brazil's most popular and successful clubs.

Frequently asked questions

What is Clube de Regatas do Flamengo?
It is a Brazilian multi-sport club from Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team.
When was Flamengo founded?
It was founded on 15 November 1895 as a rowing club.
Where is Flamengo based?
Flamengo is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with its headquarters in the Gávea area.
What are Flamengo's colours?
Its traditional colours are red and black, often with white also listed in club descriptions.
What stadium does Flamengo use?
The club's football team is associated with Maracanã Stadium.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CR_Flamengo
    Supports: Founding as a rowing club, multi-sport nature, Rio de Janeiro base, football history.
  2. Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clube_de_Regatas_do_Flamengo
    Supports: Founding date, colours, rivals, popularity, club identity.
  3. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.com/cr-flamengo/startseite/verein/614
    Supports: Official club name, address, founding date, membership figure.
  4. UOL Esporte — https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/enm/2022/11/15/flamengo-completa-127-anos-conheca-a-historia-de-fundacao-do-clube.htm
    Supports: Historical founding details and multi-sport expansion.
  5. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo — https://www.flamengo.com.br
    Supports: Official club identity and organizational information.