CBF sets Copa do Brasil 2026 prize money, Flamengo eyeing sixth title

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·6 de febrero de 2026

CBF sets Copa do Brasil 2026 prize money, Flamengo eyeing sixth title

How much can the 2026 Copa do Brasil champion receive?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) set the prizes for the 2026 Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (04). In total, the entity will invest around R$ 500 million for the participating clubs. Additionally, the champion team can earn up to R$ 99.25 million with the title.

What are the prize amounts for each phase of the 2026 Copa do Brasil?

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

On the other hand, in case of a title, Serie A teamscan pocket R$ 96 million with the title. This is because the main European football clubs start competing in the Copa do Brasil from the fifth phase. Thus, Flamengo seeks the sixth championship of the national competition.

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What are the base dates for the Copa do Brasil matches?

1st phase: February 18 and February 19;
2nd phase: February 25 and 26 | March 4 and 5;
3rd phase: March 11 and 12;
4th phase: March 18;
5th phase: April 22 (first leg) and May 13 (second leg);
Round of 16: August 2 (first leg) and August 8 (second leg);
Quarterfinals: August 26 (first leg) and September 2 (second leg);
Semifinals: November 1 (first leg) and November 13 (second leg);
Final: December 6.

What are the new features of the 2026 Copa do Brasil?

In this edition, the CBF has increased the number of participants in the Copa do Brasil, going from 92 to 126 clubs. Additionally, the first four phases will be played in a single match, while from the next stage there will be home and away matches. Finally, the main novelty is that the 2026 final will be held in a single match.

How many Copa do Brasil titles has Flamengo won?

Flamengo has already won five Copa do Brasil titles throughout history. The first trophy for the Rubro-Negro was in 1990, after defeating Goiás in the final. The most recent victory occurred in 2024, with Filipe Luís in charge, against Atlético-MG.

What is Flamengo's next match?

While the Copa do Brasil hasn't started yet, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (07) to face Sampaio Corrêa, for the sixth round of the Carioca Championship. Thus, the match kicks off at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. It is worth noting that the Rubro-Negro is in a delicate situation in the State Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa, through YouTube, the website, and the social networks. However, SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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