Bahia's Weekend Sports Lineup: Football, MMA, Mountain Biking and More
A diverse schedule of football, MMA, mountain biking, and other sports events energizes Bahia this weekend, January 24-25, 2026.
- • Campeonato Baiano Feminino de Fut 7 starts on January 24 with 12 teams at Arena Costa Verde in Piatã.
- • Juafight MMA event held in Juazeiro on January 23-24 includes technical seminar and competitions.
- • Copa Kids MTB 2026 and Rally da Chapada take place on January 25 in Feira de Santana and Seabra respectively.
- • Corrida das Lutas attracts around 700 participants on January 25, with various runs and walks.
Key details
The weekend of January 24-25, 2026, promises a vibrant array of sports across Bahia, showcasing football, MMA, mountain biking, and athletic challenges. The Campeonato Baiano Feminino de Fut 7 launches Saturday with 12 Metropolitan Region teams competing at Arena Costa Verde in Piatã, featuring matches at 9:00, 10:20, and 11:40. Concurrently, the Campeonato Baiano de Futebol Masculino highlights a key match between Jacuipense and Galícia at Estádio de Pituaçu on Saturday.
Sunday marks the conclusion of the Copa Jacuípe Feminina group phase at Arena El Dorado in Mairi, while the Copa Kids MTB 2026 season kicks off in Feira de Santana, inviting young mountain biking athletes across different categories.
Combat sports fans will have opportunities to witness Juafight MMA events in Juazeiro on Friday and Saturday, which includes fighting competitions alongside a technical seminar. Adventure seekers can look forward to the Rally da Chapada in Seabra on Saturday, blending tourism with environmental and social activities.
On Sunday, around 700 participants are expected at the second edition of Corrida das Lutas for a 6 km run and 3 km walk. The Avança Bahia Verão project concludes with gymnastics training in artistic and aerobic disciplines. Meanwhile, the Circuito Baiano de Baleado hosts matches at the Orla de Pituaçu, involving eight female and two male teams.
In nearby Vitória on January 22, the finals of the Copa Vitória de Futebol de Areia capped off a lively tournament involving 12 men’s and 6 women’s teams, attracting locals and tourists with over 200 goals scored and high anticipation for exciting matches.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
