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Brasileirão Série A

Brasileirão Série A

Brazil

Brazil's top-flight football league.

20 teams • 380 matches • 2026 season

PWDLGDGFLast 5PTS
Qualification
1Flamengo261664+3051
WWWLW
54
2Palmeiras261583+2445
DDWLD
53
3Atletico Paranaense261367+1038
LDWDW
45
4Fluminense261295+840
WDWWD
45
5Bahia2611105+840
WWWDD
43
6Cruzeiro261268+138
WLWWW
42
7Coritiba261079-134
LWWDW
37
8Atletico-MG251069+232
LWDWD
36
9RB Bragantino2510510+331
LLWDL
35
10Sao Paulo259610+331
WWLDL
33
11Vitoria269512-1225
WLLWL
32
12Corinthians268810027
LLLLW
32
13Santos25889-137
WWDWL
32
14Botafogo258710-337
DLLLD
31
15Gremio257711-627
LWLLW
28
16Mirassol267712-1129
WLDDL
28
17Vasco DA Gama256712-1327
LWLLD
25
Relegation
18Internacional2651011-628
LLDDD
25
19Remo265813-1330
LLLDD
23
20Chapecoense-sc253814-2327
WLWDL
17
Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

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About the Brasileirão

History

Brazil's first attempt at a national championship dates back to 1959, in an experimental format, before a genuinely continuous national competition took hold from 1971 under the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The championship went through several formats over the decades — group stages, knockout phases, combined regional tournaments — before settling, from 2003 onward, into its current single round-robin format played home and away, modeled on the European system. The Brasileirão Série A has since established itself as one of the most followed and competitive leagues in the world, fueled by the depth of Brazilian footballing talent and the passionate support surrounding the major clubs of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte.

Trophy Count

  • Palmeiras12 Brazilian championship titles — the all-time record.
  • Flamengo9 titles, most recently in 2025.
  • Santos8 titles, the historic club of Pelé.
  • Corinthians6 Brazilian championship titles.
  • São Paulo FC6 Brazilian championship titles.

Notable Clubs

  • PalmeirasBrazil's most decorated club, founded in 1914 by Italian immigrants as Palestra Italia.
  • FlamengoBrazil's most popular club, with one of the largest fan bases in the world.
  • SantosThe iconic club of Pelé, with whom it won two Copa Libertadores and two Intercontinental Cups in the 1960s.
  • CorinthiansOne of São Paulo's most popular clubs, renowned for the passion of its supporters.
  • São Paulo FCThree-time world club champions (1992, 1993, 2005).

Competition Format

The Brasileirão Série A features 20 clubs playing each other home and away over 38 matchdays, in a classic single round-robin format.

Standings are determined by points earned:

  • Win: 3 points
  • Draw: 1 point
  • Loss: 0 points

At the end of the season:

  • The top team is crowned Brasileirão champion.
  • The four lowest-placed teams are relegated to Série B.
  • The best-placed teams qualify for South American competitions.

Continental Qualification

The top-performing Brasileirão clubs qualify for CONMEBOL's continental competitions:

  • Copa Libertadores
  • Copa Sudamericana

These tournaments let Brazilian clubs face the best sides in South America — the continent where Brazil holds the most continental titles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clubs play in the Brasileirão?

The Brasileirão Série A features 20 clubs competing over 38 matchdays each season.

Which club has won the most Brazilian titles?

Palmeiras, with 12 titles, ahead of Flamengo (9) and Santos (8).

How do clubs qualify for the Copa Libertadores?

The top-placed clubs in the Brasileirão's final standings qualify for the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club competition.

Since when has the modern Brasileirão existed?

Brazil's national championship has run continuously since 1971, adopting its current single round-robin format in 2003.

Who is the reigning champion?

Flamengo, crowned Brazilian champions in 2025 for the ninth time in their history.

Where can I follow Brasileirão results?

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