Aerial view of Otho Hotel Convention & Spa and training fields in Itu, Brazil
00Itu · São Paulo · Brazil

Champions Are Built
Between Matches.

Choose the environment that gives your team the competitive edge at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.

2014
Hosted Japan & Russia
#1
Safest tier · SP State
52 km
to GRU Airport
KC
Teal Rising Academy
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01The Hidden Advantage

The right base camp becomes a competitive advantage.

Tactics are decided on the pitch. Tournaments are decided in the twenty-one hours between training and kick-off. Recovery, sleep, nutrition, focus — these are not amenities. They are performance variables.

The environment a team chooses directly impacts results.

Sleep Architecture

Quiet environment, low light pollution, controlled climate — the foundation of physical recovery.

Active Recovery

On-site spa, hydrotherapy, and recovery suites built for high-performance protocols.

Total Privacy

Closed perimeter, zero distractions, controlled access for athletes and staff.

Performance Nutrition

Dedicated nutritional kitchens, custom menus, sourcing aligned with elite team standards.

Operational Security

Trained personnel, vehicle access control, full coordination with local authorities.

Mental Focus

Calm, considered surroundings — designed for the psychological demands of a World Cup.

02Why Itu

The perfect balance between accessibility & privacy.

Itu sits in the strategic heart of São Paulo State — close enough to the world, far enough from its noise. A city of 175,000 with the infrastructure of a metropolis and the calm of a sanctuary.

Location
São Paulo State

The economic and logistical core of Brazil.

Climate
Temperate, mild

Avg. 22°C — ideal for performance training.

Topography
Elevated, calm

583m altitude, low congestion, low pollution.

Infrastructure
Premium highways

Direct access via Castello Branco & Bandeirantes.

Profile
Sophisticated

Historic colonial city, modern services, quiet streets.

Hospitality
International grade

World-class hotels, dining, and event readiness.

03FIFA World Cup Legacy

In 2014, Itu was the only city in Brazil selected to host two national teams.

Team
Japan 🇯🇵
Samurai Blue · 2014 Base Camp
Team
Russia 🇷🇺
Sbornaya · 2014 Base Camp

Proof that elite national teams trust Itu. The same operational architecture — refined and elevated — stands ready for 2027.

03bEstádio Dr. Novelli Júnior

A stadium with World Cup pedigree.

Estádio Dr. Novelli Júnior — known locally as "Novelli Júnior" — is Itu's principal football venue and the home ground of Ituano Futebol Clube. During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Russian national team selected the stadium and its training infrastructure as their official base camp, training in Itu throughout the competition.

  • 2014 World Cup
    Official Russia national team base camp
  • Home ground
    Ituano Futebol Clube
  • FIFA-grade pitch
    Maintained to international standards
  • Match-day capable
    Full broadcast & operations infrastructure
Aerial view of Estádio Dr. Novelli Júnior in Itu — home of Ituano FC and Russia's 2014 World Cup base
Estádio Novelli Júnior · Itu, SP
04Strategic Logistics

Easy access — without the chaos of São Paulo.

Itu connects to four major aviation hubs and the Neo Química Arena via federal highways rated among Brazil's best. No metropolitan gridlock. No risk to schedule integrity.

Charter & federation transport coordinated end-to-end.
Guarulhos Intl. (GRU)
Primary intercontinental gateway
Distance
92 km
Travel
≈ 1h 10min
Viracopos Intl. (VCP)
Cargo & charter friendly
Distance
55 km
Travel
≈ 45min
Congonhas (CGH)
Domestic transfers
Distance
98 km
Travel
≈ 1h 15min
Neo Química Arena
São Paulo · Match venue
Distance
95 km
Travel
≈ 1h 05min
05Otho Hotel Convention & Spa

A private, high-performance headquarters for World Cup teams.

Aerial view of Otho Hotel Convention & Spa campus and training fields
The Property · Otho Hotel Convention & Spa
On-site FIFA-grade training pitch at Otho Hotel Convention & Spa
Training Pitch · On-site
High-performance gym overlooking the training pitch
Performance Gym · Pitch View
Athlete suite at Otho Hotel Convention & Spa
Athlete Suite · Sleep Architecture
Performance breakfast service at Otho Hotel Convention & Spa
Performance Nutrition · Daily Service

Engineered around the demands of an elite squad: training fields within steps of dorms, recovery infrastructure at hotel scale, and an entire ecosystem dedicated to a single mission — your team's readiness on match day.

80+
Athlete suites
2
Full-size pitches
24/7
Security perimeter
1
Federation per stay
FIFA-grade training pitches
Recovery & hydrotherapy suites
Performance nutrition kitchen
Closed perimeter security
Tactical & video analysis rooms
Dedicated medical wing
Olympic-length pools
Athlete-only wings
06Novotel Itu Golf Resort

Designed for recovery, focus, performance.

International-standard accommodation set across 1.5 million m² of private parkland, championship golf, and lakes. A complete second tier of capacity for federation staff, partners, and extended delegation.

  • International-grade rooms & suites
  • Wellness, spa, & multiple pools
  • Five dining concepts on-site
  • Closed-circuit security & private access
  • Conference & federation operations rooms
Novotel Itu Golf Resort aerial
Premium suite interior
Novotel Itu lobby
07Safety & Operational Control

Itu is recognised as one of the safest cities in São Paulo State.

Safety is not a feature. It is a performance variable. A controlled environment reduces operational load, accelerates routines, and lets your athletes focus on a single thing — the tournament.

Controlled

Closed environment, low population density

Reduced

Minimal security & threat exposure

Faster

Streamlined logistics & transfer routes

Private

Athlete privacy maintained at all times

08KC Current · Teal Rising Academy

KC Current selected Itu as the home of the Teal Rising Academy.

A destination already aligned with the future of women's football — chosen by one of the most decorated clubs in the NWSL to develop the next generation of elite talent.

Aligned with women's football excellence
Teal Rising Academy Brazil crest
09Athlete Lifestyle

Recovery is performance.

Beyond the perimeter — calm. Atlantic forest, geological parkland, cycle routes, fresh air. The mind needs space to win. Itu offers both.

Parque Maeda
Lakes, trails, ecological retreat
Parque Geológico do Varvito
UNESCO-class natural monument
Estrada Parque Itu
Scenic outdoor recovery routes
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Sunset training session
Athlete focused training
10World-Class Hospitality

A city capable of delivering world-class experiences.

Premium Dining
  • Tasca Boa Vista01
  • Vila Aristocrata02
  • Cantina di Famiglia03
  • O Casarão04
  • Mercato Centrale05
  • Quinta do Anjo06
Coffee Culture
  • Café Convento01
  • Boutique Coffee Itu02
  • Atelier do Café03
  • Brasa & Grão04
11Why Elite Teams Choose Itu

The smartest teams choose the right environment.

Reason 01
FIFA Legacy

Proven 2014 base camp for two national teams.

Reason 02
Operational Safety

Among the safest cities in São Paulo State.

Reason 03
Premium Ecosystem

Otho Hotel Convention & Spa + Novotel Itu Golf Resort.

Reason 04
Strategic Access

Four airports, Neo Química Arena within reach.

Reason 05
Women's Football

Home of KC Current's Teal Rising Academy.

Reason 06
Operational Efficiency

Dedicated coordination, single-federation focus.

12Final Brief

Choose the environment
where champions thrive.

Your players will remember where they prepared. Your results may depend on it.

Inquiries
federations@itu2027.br
Operations
+55 11 0000 0000
Address
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