The following have been named after Havelange in his honor for his important contributions.

The 2000 Brazilian Championship, won by Vasco da Gama, and organized by Clube dos 13 (an association of the Brazilian most traditional clubs), was called Copa João Havelange.

A stadium built for the 2007 Pan American Games was named Estádio Olímpico João Havelange.
The stadium hosted the athletics competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Paralympics.
On 10 February 2017, the stadium was renamed Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos.

The Estádio Parque do Sabiá's former name
Trinidad's Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence
The following have been named after Havelange in his honor for his important contributions.
The 2000 Brazilian Championship, won by Vasco da Gama, and organized by Clube dos 13 (an association of the Brazilian most traditional clubs), was called Copa João Havelange.
A stadium built for the 2007 Pan American Games was named Estádio Olímpico João Havelange. The stadium hosted the athletics competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Paralympics. On 10 February 2017, the stadium was renamed Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos.
The Estádio Parque do Sabiá's former name
Trinidad's Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence
João Havelange