Who went up? Libra and LFU split in 2026 Série A | OneFootball

With the end of the 2025 season and the recent changes in promotion and relegation, the structure of Série A for 2026 underwent a new reorganization: the 20 clubs were equally divided between Libra and LFU, 10 in each block.

Of the four clubs that secured a spot in the elite, three are part of the LFU: Coritiba, Chapecoense, and Athletico-PR. The only representative of Libra among the promoted is Remo, returning to the first division after 31 years. On the other hand, the four teams relegated to Série B (Sport, Fortaleza, Juventude, and Ceará) also belong to the Liga Forte União group.

Groups in 2026

• LFU (Liga Forte União) – 10 clubs: Fluminense, Botafogo, Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Internacional, Mirassol, Vasco, Athletico-PR, Coritiba, and Chapecoense.

• Libra (Liga do Futebol Brasileiro) – 10 clubs: Flamengo, Palmeiras, São Paulo, Grêmio, Atlético-MG, Bahia, Red Bull Bragantino, Santos, Remo, and Vitória.

What changes in TV and revenues

• Each block negotiates broadcast rights separately. LFU closes deals with broadcasters/streaming services like Record, Amazon Prime Video, CazéTV, and also with part of the Globo Group.

• Libra, on the other hand, maintains a traditional exclusive contract with the Globo Group, covering open TV, cable, and pay-per-view for its members.

• This means that LFU clubs, including Fluminense, will have different broadcast schedules and media revenues from Libra, with their own opportunities and challenges in terms of visibility, coverage, and commercial value.

Overall, the reorganization reinforces the autonomy of clubs in negotiating rights, with greater management freedom and revenue potential.

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