Brazil's Festival de Verão 2026 and Holiday Sports Broadcasts Offer Exciting Season Ahead
Upcoming sports events and televised competitions during Brazil's 2025-2026 holiday season include the Festival de Verão 2026 and key broadcasts like the NBA games and African Cup of Nations.
- • Festival de Verão 2026 runs January 10 to February 1 with multiple sports and cultural events.
- • Children's mini sports activities encourage early sports involvement.
- • Holiday broadcasts include African Cup of Nations on December 24 and NBA games on December 25.
- • The São Silvestre race will be televised on January 1 as a New Year highlight.
Key details
As the 2025 Brazilian football season closed with Corinthians' Copa do Brasil victory against Vasco, sports enthusiasts have an action-packed holiday season to look forward to both live and on television. The Festival de Verão 2026, a city-organized multi-sport and cultural event, will run from January 10 to February 1. Featuring competitions in Beach Tennis, Futevôlei, 3x3 Basketball, Beach Volleyball, and Canoeing, the festival caters to all ages and skill levels. Children's mini sports activities such as mini basketball and mini football aim to encourage early participation, while musical performances will create a festive atmosphere. Registration for the festival's competitions remains open through January 8 via online forms.
Meanwhile, fans can catch a variety of televised sports during the festive season. On December 24, African Cup of Nations matches including Namibia vs. Mali and South Africa vs. Tunisia are scheduled, available on Bandplay and Band.com.br. December 25 NBA games will feature high-profile matchups such as the Cleveland Cavaliers versus New York Knicks and Houston Rockets against Los Angeles Lakers on ESPN and Disney+. NFL fans can watch the Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs on SporTV. To ring in the New Year, the São Silvestre race airing on January 1 offers another highlight.
Together, these events provide a blend of participatory and spectator sports showcasing both Brazilian and international competitions. The Festival de Verão promotes community engagement through sport and culture, while televised events ensure continual excitement during the holiday period.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
