Fewer teams and relegation shake-up: CBF eyes big changes | OneFootball

Brasileirão may reduce from 20 to 18 clubs with three relegated to Série B

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) continues to make adjustments to the calendar and competitions following the election of Samir Xaud in 2025. Thus, the president of the entity aims for profound changes in the Brasileirão, with a reduction in the number of clubs and relegated teams.

According to information from journalist Diogo Dantas, the CBF will discuss with the clubs the change in the structure of the Brazilian Championship from 20 to 18 teams. As a result, the number of relegated teams would decrease from four to three.

Additionally, there would be a playoff between the third-to-last in Série A and the third in Série B. The winner would secure a spot in the First Division. This proposal is used in German football and has already been discussed in other European leagues.

MORE CHANGES?

The CBF has been making changes to national tournaments. In 2025, it changed the format of the Copa do Brasil, the Copa do Nordeste, and other regional competitions. In 2026, the entity altered the regulations of Série B, creating playoffs from the third to the sixth places for two spots in the elite.

WHAT CHANGES FOR FLAMENGO?

Flamengo is not expected to be impacted by the changes at the bottom of Série A and the format of Série B. This is because the Most Beloved has never been relegated and fights every year for the Brasileirão title, leaving the battle against relegation to their rivals.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, while the CBF studies new changes, Flamengo remains focused on the upcoming commitments of the season. The Most Beloved faces Sampaio Corrêa-RJ this Saturday (07), at 9 PM (Brasília time), for the last round of the Campeonato Carioca.

Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the Flamengo game directly from Maracanã, with reporting by Rodrigo Lima. Additionally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, and GE TV, on YouTube, broadcast the game of the Most Beloved.

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