Atlético face Palmeiras in 2026 Brasileirão opener | OneFootball

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the schedule for the 2026 Brazilian Championship on the evening of last Monday (15). In an official statement, the organization presented the details of the first four rounds of the national competition. The tournament's opening is scheduled for January 28, while the championship is set to conclude on December 2.

Atlético already knows the initial path ahead. In the opening round, Galo will face Palmeiras in Belo Horizonte at Arena MRV. The match is scheduled for January 28 or 29, depending on the final decision on dates and times by the CBF and the broadcasting rights holder.

Following that, the black-and-white team will play away from home. For the second round, Atlético will travel to Bragança Paulista to face Red Bull Bragantino, in a match set for February 4 or 5. In the third round, Galo returns to play in front of their fans when they host Remo at Arena MRV on February 11 or 12.

The fourth round involves another away game from Belo Horizonte. Between February 25 or 26, Atlético will travel to Porto Alegre to face Grêmio.

Besides the start of the competition, Atlético fans are already beginning to anticipate decisive confrontations throughout the championship. One of the most awaited moments will be the sequence of the 13th and 14th rounds, when Galo faces Flamengo and Cruzeiro. In the first round, the match against the team from Rio will take place at Arena MRV, while the Minas Gerais classic will be held at Mineirão.

The start of the Brasileirão happens right after an important commitment in the state calendar. Atlético debuts in Serie A just three days after the classic against Cruzeiro, valid for the fifth round of the Campeonato Mineiro, scheduled for January 25, also at Arena MRV.

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