Corinthians v Bahia hits N Sports record, boosts Brasileirão final | OneFootball

Corinthians’ qualification for the Brazilian Women’s Championship final was also marked by impressive numbers off the pitch. The broadcast of the Brabas’ 1-0 win over Bahia last Monday (21) at Neo Química Arena set a new women’s football viewership record on N Sports, according to data released by the broadcaster itself.

The match, which secured Corinthians’ tenth consecutive appearance in the final of the national tournament, totaled 867 thousand views on YouTube, a figure 63% higher than the channel’s previous record, set during the Palmeiras vs. Bahia quarterfinal match.

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During the broadcast, the platform also recorded a peak of more than 91 thousand simultaneous connections, in addition to more than 22 thousand likes. On TikTok, the coverage surpassed 425 thousand views and, according to data provided by the broadcaster, recorded more than 549 thousand likes. The results represent the highest audience marks for women’s sports on N Sports’ two platforms.

Broadcast brings together professionals dedicated to women’s football

The semifinal coverage featured play-by-play by Luíza Santana and commentary from Giselly Corrêa and Andressa Borzilo. On the sidelines, Lucas Faraldo followed the main events of the match, which also had the presence of Arthur Elias, head coach of the Brazilian women’s national team, in the stands.

After the match ended, Luíza celebrated the reach of the broadcast and thanked the audience who followed Corinthians’ qualification.

“We are immensely proud of our team for adding this fantastic number to N Sports’ résumé, and grateful to the fans from so many cities who came along with us.”

Giselly Corrêa also highlighted the participation of Corinthians and Bahia fans, especially in the interactions on social media during the match.

“You can’t underestimate the passionate fan bases of Corinthians and Bahia! The fans were very affectionate toward our broadcast and actively engaged on social media.”

For Andressa Borzilo, who also works as the channel’s broadcast coordinator, the numbers reflect the broadcaster’s investment in covering women’s competitions.

“We’re on the right track, increasingly valuing football and women’s sports in general, with a weekly show (Joga Com Elas) on the schedule and many professionals dedicated to covering major tournaments.”

N Sports will broadcast both final Majestosos

After covering the Brabas’ qualification, the broadcaster will also air both matches between Corinthians and São Paulo that will decide the 2026 Brazilian champion.

The first match takes place this Saturday (26), at 4:30 p.m., at Neo Química Arena. The decisive clash will be played the following Saturday, October 3, at the same time, at Morumbis.

N Sports’ programming will begin one hour before each match, with the pregame scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Luíza Santana, Giselly Corrêa, and Andressa Borzilo will once again lead the broadcasts. In reporting, Lucas Faraldo will be joined by Gio Moura to cover both matches of the final.

It will be the second time Corinthians and São Paulo face off in a Brasileirão Feminino final. The first meeting took place in 2024, when the Brabas won both matches and claimed the title. Now, Corinthians are chasing their eighth national trophy, while their rival seeks to win the championship for the first time.

Channel expands space dedicated to the sport

The record set in the semifinal comes amid the expansion of N Sports’ women’s football coverage. In 2026, in addition to the Brazilian Championship A1, the broadcaster added Copa do Brasil and Women’s Libertadores matches to its programming.

The channel also aired the Brasil Ladies Cup and continues broadcasting the Dutch Women’s Championship and Women’s World Cup qualifiers hosted by the Netherlands.

Another initiative is the platform Aqui o Jogo é Delas, which brings together content and broadcasts focused on the sport. Among the programs is Joga Com Elas, presented live by Giselly Corrêa and Andressa Borzilo on Thursdays, with information about Brazilian and international women’s football.

The duo also hosts a series of interviews with athletes and coaches from teams that took part in the Brasileirão quarterfinals. Interviews have already aired with Flamengo coach Celso Silva and players Gabi Barbieri of Internacional, Raquel of Bahia, Kemelli of Fluminense, and Pimenta of Atlético-MG.

The next interviewee will be Mariana Fernandes, Flamengo’s midfielder. The content is scheduled for this Saturday (26), at 1:30 p.m. Brasília time, after the broadcast of Ajax vs. Den Haag in the Dutch Women’s Championship.

Outside of broadcasts, N Sports also announced support for the Copa das Autoras, a Brazilian literary competition dedicated exclusively to women who write about women’s football.

Where to watch the final

In addition to YouTube, N Sports is available on pay-TV providers and free streaming platforms, including Claro TV, Vivo TV, Sky+, Oi TV, Zapping, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, TCL, Roku TV, and other services.

For those planning to follow Corinthians in the fight for their eighth Brazilian title, the broadcast of the first Majestoso begins at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday (26), one hour before kickoff at Neo Química Arena.

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