Brazilian Municipalities Announce Diverse Sports Events Calendars for 2026
Ubatuba and Votorantim unveil comprehensive 2026 sports calendars featuring trail running, cycling, football, futsal, and surfing events across Brazil.
- • Ubatuba confirms trail running, cycling, triathlon, and surfing events for 2026.
- • Gran Cup Brasil de Ciclismo and Campeonato Brasileiro de Surf are major events in Ubatuba's calendar.
- • Votorantim schedules seven football and four futsal tournaments from March to November 2026.
- • Dates for some tournaments in Votorantim may be adjusted with prior notice.
Key details
As municipalities across Brazil prepare for the sports season of 2026, Ubatuba and Votorantim have released detailed calendars covering a wide range of disciplines, promising a vibrant year for athletes and fans alike.
Ubatuba’s Secretaria Municipal de Esportes has confirmed an ambitious schedule featuring trail running, open water swimming, cycling, triathlon, and surfing. Key events include the 28 Praias Costa Norte trail run and Lanai Travessias both set for April, alongside the UB515 Ultra Triathlon and the Gran Cup Brasil de Ciclismo scheduled for April and May respectively. Ubatuba will also host a stage of the Circuito Trilhas & Montanhas SP, noted as Brazil's largest outdoor sports event circuit. Surfing competitions will highlight the season, including national, municipal, and student levels, with the Campeonato Brasileiro – 3rd stage of the Surf Pro 10.000 planned for July 18-26 at Praia de Itamambuca. According to Saulo Souza, Secretary of Sports, these events leverage Ubatuba’s natural terrain to boost sports tourism and the local economy.
Meanwhile, Votorantim’s Secretary of Sports has published a football and futsal competition calendar running from March through November 2026. The program features seven football tournaments, including the 55th Campeonato Varzeano da 1ª Divisão starting March 1, and four futsal competitions, such as the 11th Quadrangular de Futsal “Dia Internacional da Mulher” on March 8. The secretariat noted that some dates might be adjusted throughout the year, with updates communicated to participants. These events aim to enhance community engagement and promote athletic participation.
Together, these schedules detail a robust lineup of sports activities across different Brazilian cities, enhancing opportunities for local athletes and fostering wider sports enthusiasm in 2026.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
