São Paulo’s Copa do Brasil prize: CBF reveals huge payout | OneFootball

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Wednesday (4) the prize amounts for the 2026 Copa do Brasil, detailing the rewards for each stage and for the champion. In total, the organization will allocate around R$ 500 million to the participating clubs.

For its 38th edition, the competition has expanded from 92 to 126 clubs, the highest number of participants in history, and from 122 to 155 matches. These changes have increased the number of stages from seven to nine, the number of spots allocated to State Federations from 80 to 102, reduced the number of matches from one to three for Série A teams, and provided more rest time for these teams.

The 2026 Copa do Brasil will, for the first time, have a single final match, aligning itself with the standard of other international competitions with similar formats and ensuring sporting, touristic, and commercial appeal, according to the CBF.

How much could Tricolor earn?

Champions of the tournament for the first time in 2023, São Paulo is aiming for its second title, which would bring in R$ 96 million in prize money—a much-needed boost for the club’s finances, currently facing a severe financial crisis. Série A clubs will only enter the Copa do Brasil from the 5th stage this year.

Check out the prize amounts for each stage of the Copa do Brasil:

1st Stage (28 clubs) – R$ 400 thousand for Group III 2nd Stage (88 clubs) – R$ 1.38 million for Group II and R$ 830 thousand for Group III 3rd Stage (48 clubs) – R$ 1.53 million for Group II and R$ 950 thousand for Group III 4th Stage (24 clubs) – R$ 1.68 million for Group II and R$ 1.07 million for Group III 5th Stage (32 clubs) – R$ 2 million for participating clubs Round of 16 (16 clubs) – R$ 3 million for participating clubs Quarterfinals (8 clubs) – R$ 4 million for participating clubs Semifinals (4 clubs) – R$ 9 million for participating clubs Final (2 clubs) – R$ 34 million for the runner-up and R$ 78 million for the champion

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