Fazendinha off-limits, Corinthians seek venue for Brasileirão Feminino quarter-final second leg | OneFootball

Corinthians cannot use the Fazendinha for the Brasileirão Feminino quarter-final second leg against Cruzeiro on 7 September at 17:00, as rules from this stage require at least 10,000 seats and suitable floodlighting. According to Meu Timao, the club are seeking alternatives outside Parque São Jorge.

An FPF report lists a total capacity of 9,873 without the West Stand, with 9,500 recognised officially and 9,000 suggested as a safe limit. The West Stand has been shut since 2018 after safety concerns, and the ground currently operates only the North, South and East sectors.

That space now houses the club’s rowing department and a police post. Among the options is Neo Química Arena, although its use is viewed as unlikely for now.

The stadium will host the men’s team on Sunday 6, against Chapecoense in the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Another possibility in the city is Canindé, home of Portuguesa. It has already staged three Corinthians matches this season in the league, wins over Santos 4-1, Vitória 4-0 and Mixto 4-1.

A further option is Pacaembu, which the team used on three occasions in 2025 for state fixtures and national knockouts.

Playing away from Fazendinha has generated operating losses, including R$ 45,958.14, R$ 36,966.75 and R$ 57,981.48 at Canindé, plus R$ 62,015.62 and R$ 38,619.46 at Neo Química Arena.

Before settling the venue for the return, Corinthians visit Cruzeiro on Monday 31 at 19:15 at Arena Independência in Belo Horizonte.

Source: Meu Timao

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