Derby at the Maracanã! Vasco v Fluminense dates in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

The CBF has officially released the full schedule for the thrilling Round of 16 matchups of the 2026 Copa do Brasil. Vasco now knows the detailed fixture list for its decisive clashes against Fluminense, which will take place within a single week in August, promising to bring the state of Rio de Janeiro to a standstill with two matches of immense regional rivalry.

The top governing body of Brazilian football chose a dynamic strategy for this season’s calendar, scheduling all first-leg and second-leg knockout matches within a span of just seven days. This setup will create a week packed with decisive action for fans, quickly determining which eight teams will remain alive in the race for the national title.

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Vasco’s derby schedule

The first leg, with Vasco as the home side, is scheduled for August 1, a Saturday, at 5:30 PM. The decisive second leg, with the Tricolor side holding home-field advantage, will follow shortly after, on August 5, a Wednesday, at 9:30 PM, stirring intense coverage behind the scenes in the sports media.

Both historic clashes will be played entirely at the Maracanã, the stadium chosen to host what are considered the most tense matchups of the moment. Fans will have broad TV coverage to follow every play, with broadcasts confirmed on TV Globo on free-to-air television, SporTV and Premiere on pay TV, as well as the digital platforms of ge and the streaming service Amazon Prime Video.

Multi-million prize money and regulations

The clubs that secure qualification for the quarterfinal stage will pocket an excellent financial bonus of R$ 4 million. The official regulations state that the winners of this stage will not learn their future opponents immediately, as the confederation will later hold a draw at its headquarters to define the bracket all the way to the grand final. The final will be played as a single match on December 6, abandoning the traditional format used in previous years.

Vasco’s coaching staff will use the preparation period to fine-tune the squad’s strategic points, aiming to withstand the intensity of the Rio derby, advance in the competition, and stay firmly in the hunt for the most lucrative title on the continent.

Copa do Brasil trophy – Photo: Lucas Figueiredo/CBF

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