Palmeiras count the cost after Arena Barueri match, see the details | OneFootball

Even with a victory on the field, Palmeiras ended up in the red off it. Last Saturday (17), the Verdão defeated Mirassol 1-0 at the Arena Barueri, during the first phase of the Paulista Championship, but recorded a loss of R$ 9,073.77 from hosting the match.

The total revenue from the game was R$ 459,197.00, with an attendance of 12,654 fans. Nevertheless, operational costs exceeded the revenue, resulting in a negative balance — a rare scenario for the club, especially in home matches.

This was only the fifth game in which Palmeiras “paid to play” out of 52 matches held outside Allianz Parque, highlighting that a negative financial result is uncommon when the club plays away from its main arena, which is undergoing a turf replacement to a new synthetic surface.

Negative revenue hadn't occurred since 2021

The last time Palmeiras recorded negative revenue in a match was in the 2021 Brazilian Championship, in a 1-0 victory over Ceará, when the club had a loss of R$ 80,918.83.

In that context, Verdão was in the post-Libertadores title phase and opted to field the under-20 team in the final rounds of the competition, even with an alternative coaching staff. The winning goal was scored by Kevin, a player who currently plays for Fulham in England.

Reduced prices

For the match against Mirassol, Palmeiras offered tickets starting at R$ 20 to try to attract fans to the Arena Crefisa Barueri. The most expensive ticket was R$ 70.

A situation that might explain the low attendance is the stadium's location, which makes access difficult for some fans traveling from São Paulo to support Verdão. Not to mention that the weather forecast hasn't been favorable, with almost constant heavy rain during match times.

Games outside Allianz

The reason Verdão is playing outside Allianz Parque is the replacement of the synthetic turf with a new surface. In 2024, the turf was renovated, with cork replacing the traditional rubber. For the 2026 season, Alviverde will replace all the material.

Because of this, Palmeiras will host all its Paulista Championship games and the start of the Brasileirão at Arena Crefisa Barueri. The return to Allianz Parque is scheduled for March 15, when Verdão faces Mirassol in the Brazilian Championship.

In the schedule breakdown, the CBF listed the Palmeiras arena as the match location.

Upcoming Verdão matches:

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