Major national competitions will see an increase in the number of participants and games; The entity also announced aid for breastfeeding athletes
November 24
2025
– 11:29 pm
(Updated at 11:30 p.m.)
With a major rework, it’s done Brazilian Football Confederation The Federation announced the women’s football calendar for 2026, today, Monday, during an event held at the entity’s headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. Starting next year, Brazilian A1 There will be more matches Brazil Cup It will take a new form and there will be an increase in competition prizes and assistance to breastfeeding women. Moreover, Brazilian Super Cup It will be played in one match.
According to the calendar, the elite competitions in Brazilian women’s football begin on February 15, while the Brazilian Cup begins on April 22.
The changes in the method were decided after consultation with experts, clubs, federations, athletes and the technical staff of the entity. According to the Brazilian Confederation, the redrafting is strategic and seeks to strengthen and strengthen women’s football in the country, with the goal of the 2027 World Cup, which Brazil will host.
Another point highlighted in the calendar presentation relates to values and awards. The A1 champion will receive R$2 million and the runner-up will receive R$1 million. Furthermore, the shares of each of the 18 clubs in the first division were raised to R$720,000, doubling the amount expected for the first phase. First-choice matches broadcast nationally will receive an increase of R$20,000 per game, covering 27 matches from the first to fourth stages.
Starting next year, assistance will also be provided to female athletes and breastfeeding mothers. With this, they will be able to take their children on official trips, with all travel costs paid by the Brazilian Federation itself.
Check out the changes for each national competition:
Brazilian Female A1:
- Conflict period: from 02/15 to 10/04
- Participants: Expanding from 16 to 18 teams
- R$720,000 for participation, plus R$20,000 for each match broadcast on national television.
- Prizes: R$2 million for the champion and R$1 million for the runner-up
- An increase from 134 to 167 matches
- Two places in the 2027 Libertadores
- There are no matches on the eve or end of FIFA history
Women’s Brazilian Cup:
- Conflict period: 04/22 to 11/15
- Format: The quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals are now home and away
- Participation shares were doubled compared to the previous value
- Increase from 64 to 72 matches
- Club entry: A3 in the first stage, A2 in the second stage and A1 in the third stage
- 66 clubs from 26 different states, as well as the Federal District
- 100% of the matches are broadcast on the Brazilian Federation channel
Brazilian Super Cup:
- Conflict period: 03/14 to 09/19
- Format: One group and one shift in the first stage (eg A1)
- 4 places for A1
- 16 clubs – R$360,000 to participate per club
- Increase from 70 to 134 matches
- Increase from 13 to 21 dates
- Key dates – Saturday and Wednesday
- Direct vacancy for the Brazilian Cup
Brazilian A3:
- Dispute period: 03/21 to 09/05
- Format: Round and return in the first stage
- 4 places for A2
- 32 clubs – R$120,000 per entry
- Increase from 78 to 126 matches
- Increase from 11 to 14 dates
- Key dates – Saturday
- Direct vacancy for the Brazilian Cup
- FIFA history periods and international competitions are preserved
Brazilian U-20 League:
- Conflict period: 03/08 to 05/28
- Format: Home and away final
- 4 club venues A2 24
- Increase from 85 to 86 matches
- Increase from 11 to 12 dates
- Key dates – Thursday and Sunday
- 100% of the matches are broadcast on the Brazilian Federation channel
Brazilian U-17 League:
- Conflict period: 05/30 to 08/29
- Format: Home and away final
- 4 places for A2
- 24 clubs
- Increase from 85 to 86 matches
- Increase from 11 to 12 dates
- Key dates – Saturday
- 100% of the matches are broadcast on the Brazilian Federation channel