Brasileirão 2026: CBF changes transfer rules, Libertadores spots | OneFootball

The CBF announced, on Monday night (15), a series of changes for the 2026 Brazilian Championship.

One of the main changes is the increase in the limit of matches a player can play before transferring to another club during the Brasileirão. Starting next year, a player will be able to transfer after playing up to 12 matches, double the number currently allowed.

There was also a change in the allocation of spots for the Conmebol Libertadores. The Brasileirão will now offer four direct spots for the group stage and one for the preliminary stage. The Copa do Brasil will qualify two clubs: the champion goes straight to the group stage and the runner-up to the preliminary round.

The first round of the 2026 Brasileirão will be played on January 28 and 29.

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