Palmeiras v Santos: check out Verdão’s line-up for the first 2026 derby | OneFootball

In a match valid for the second round of the 2026 Paulista Championship, Palmeiras and Santos face off in the first São Paulo derby of the season. The game takes place at Arena Crefisa Barueri, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time).

Palmeiras Lineup

Abel Ferreira has lined up the Greatest Champion of Brazil for the first derby of 2026 with:

Where to watch Palmeiras vs Santos:

RECORD TV (free-to-air TV), TNT SPORTS (pay TV), HBO MAX (streaming), and CAZÉ TV on YOUTUBE

New Paulistão Regulations

The format is inspired by the new Champions League. The 16 clubs will play in a “league” format, with each team playing eight matches – half at home, half away. The matchups will be determined using criteria similar to UEFA’s “pots” to balance the schedule.

Teams from the same pot will face each other (all derbies, guaranteeing three matches). The other five opponents were chosen by draw.

The top eight teams in the round-robin phase advance to the knockout stage. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be played in a single match, with home advantage for the team with the better record.

Only the final will keep the traditional two-legged format. According to the CBF’s projection, the 2026 Paulistão should conclude quickly, with the final scheduled for the first half of March – according to a CBF notice to the federations, no state championship final can be held after March 8.

Upcoming Verdão Matches

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