Flamengo make strategic move for 2026 pre-season | OneFootball

In recent years, Flamengo held their pre-season in the United States

Flamengo is at the end of the season, but planning for 2026 has already begun. After several years of holding pre-season outside Brazil, the red-and-black coaching staff has decided to change plans for the start of next year.

According to information from Lance, confirmed by the Coluna do Fla team, the team will hold their pre-season in Brazil. More specifically, preparations will take place at CT Ninho do Urubu, in Rio de Janeiro.

In recent years, the team held their pre-season in the United States. For 2026, Orlando, Florida was the favorite destination, mainly because it is home to a large fan base.

WHY THIS DECISION?

An internal source in contact with Coluna do Fla revealed: “The players are exhausted and we can’t take them away from home.” So far, Flamengo has played 76 matches and will still take the field this Saturday (13th), against Pyramids (EGY). If they advance to the Intercontinental final, the team will have another match, this time against PSG (FRA).

HOW WILL FLAMENGO’S SEASON START?

With the Brazilian football calendar moved forward, the championships will start earlier in 2026, which shortens the players’ rest period. The Campeonato Carioca, for example, will kick off for Flamengo on January 14th, when the team debuts against Bangu.

In addition, Filipe Luís’s team will have important commitments with the Recopa Sudamericana and the Supercopa do Brasil, earned after winning the Libertadores and the Brasileirão, respectively.

WHAT ABOUT THE PLAYERS’ RETURN?

The date for the squad’s return has not yet been set. Since the team is still competing in the Intercontinental, the coaching staff is evaluating the ideal time to return to training, seeking to balance rest and preparation for the start of the 2026 season.

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