On the rise: CBF confirms Vasco debut in Brasileirão Feminino A2 | OneFootball

The Meninas da Colina already know the path to return to the elite of national football. The CBF has released the detailed schedule for the first round of the Brasileirão Feminino A2, and Vasco emerges as one of the big favorites for the title and promotion this season. After an inconsistent performance in 2025, the women’s football department underwent a restructuring to ensure the club is among the four teams that will move up to the first division.

The debut of the Vasco women’s team is set for March 14 (Saturday), at 3pm, against Ação-MT. The match will be played at Vasco’s home ground, with the club counting on the strength of its fans to kick off the competition on the right foot. In 2026, the tournament will have a new format, with all 16 teams facing each other in a single round in the first phase, increasing the demand for consistency from the very first whistle.

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Brasileirão Feminino A2 will have a new competition format – Photo: Rebeca Reis/ Staff Images Woman/ CBF

Context and preparation for Vasco’s promotion

Unlike previous years, Vasco enters the competition with a stronger squad and a focus on a long-term project. The new format of the Brasileirão Feminino A2 allows the top eight teams to advance to the quarterfinals, where promotion to Série A1 will be decided in knockout matches. The board understands that promotion is essential to consolidate the investments made in the sport and to attract new sponsors.

The expectation for the match against the team from Mato Grosso is for an aggressive Vasco, aiming to erase the image of last season and confirm its status as a “giant” in the category. In addition to Cruz-Maltino, other traditional teams like Sport and Ceará also begin their campaigns on the same day, promising one of the most competitive editions in the history of Série A2.

Meninas da Colina are in pursuit of promotion – Photo: João Gabriel Alves

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