Corinthians tweak plans, set return date for 2026 | OneFootball

Corinthians has scheduled the team to reconvene on January 3 to begin preparations for the 2026 season at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center. The players are enjoying the last days of vacation after winning the Copa do Brasil, before resuming activities under the command of Dorival Júnior. This information comes from the Meu Timão portal.

The training period will be shortened, as the team debuts in the Paulista Championship on the 11th, against Ponte Preta, at the Neo Química Arena. As in previous seasons, the club had to adjust its planning to the changes in the Brazilian football calendar, which includes the advancement of medical exams and pre-season physical evaluations.

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Corinthians' 2026 calendar will be intense from the start of the year. In January, the club is expected to play at least eight matches across three different competitions: six rounds of the Paulistão, one of the Brazilian Championship, and the final of the Supercopa do Brasil. Throughout the season, Timão will also have commitments in the group stage of the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil.

After debuting in the Paulistão against Ponte Preta at home, Corinthians will head to Bragança Paulista to face Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday (15th) for the second round. Following that, Timão will play the first classic of the season against São Paulo on the 18th at the Neo Química Arena.

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