Flamengo v Franca: kick-off time and where to watch the NBB top spot clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Franca face off this Thursday (19th) at 7pm (Brasília time)

It’s Pride of the Nation day on the court! After racking up 21 wins in 26 games in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) 2025/2026, Flamengo returns to action this Thursday (19th). The red-black team faces Franca at 7pm (Brasília time) at Maracanãzinho.

The match, which is worth the leadership of the Novo Basquete Brasil, will be broadcast by NSports (pay TV and YouTube) and Flamengo TV (YouTube). In addition, Coluna do Fla will post the result and highlights of the big game on the website and social media.

HOW IS MENGÃO ARRIVING?

Flamengo currently occupies third place in the NBB, behind Franca and Pinheiros. Thus, with 46 points in 26 games, the Pride of the Nation depends only on itself to reclaim the lead this Thursday (19th).

In the last round, Flamengo lost to Rio Claro by 93 to 87. At Ginásio Felipe Karam, in the interior of São Paulo, the Red-Black team was leading by three points. However, with two free throws, they suffered a comeback with just two seconds left in the game.

This defeat exposed a crisis in the red-black team, which has now lost five out of its last six games. Now, the Pride of the Nation will count on the support of the fans to try for a positive result this Thursday (19th).

AND WHAT ABOUT FRANCA?

Franca, in turn, holds first place in the standings, with 49 points in 27 games played. The São Paulo team is coming off three consecutive wins in the last NBB rounds and is looking to keep the streak alive to secure its spot at the top of the table.

FLAMENGO VS FRANCA MATCH INFO

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