Corinthians Nears Sponsorship Renewal as Preseason Training Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Season
Corinthians advances preseason training for the 2026 Campeonato Paulista while nearing a key sponsorship renewal with Esportes da Sorte.
- • Corinthians completed its fourth consecutive training session on January 6, 2026, focusing on tactical and physical preparation.
- • The team’s first match of the Campeonato Paulista 2026 is against Ponte Preta on January 11, 2026, at Neo Química Arena.
- • Corinthians is close to renewing its main sponsorship contract with Esportes da Sorte until 2029, with an expected increase in sponsorship amount.
- • The potential contract renewal may be signed within the week, following Responsa Gaming’s failure to provide required guarantees.
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Corinthians is intensifying preparations for the 2026 Campeonato Paulista, while simultaneously moving close to renewing its key sponsorship deal with Esportes da Sorte. On January 6, 2026, the team completed its fourth consecutive training session at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, focusing on tactical and physical conditioning. The training included gym activation, field warm-ups, tactical drills for attack and defense, and a short-sided match. Lateral Matheuzinho expressed a mix of excitement and caution about the season opener against Ponte Preta scheduled for January 11 at Neo Química Arena, emphasizing the need for rigorous preparation against new challenges.
In parallel, Corinthians is close to finalizing an extended sponsorship contract with Esportes da Sorte, expected to run through 2029 and include increased financial support. The contract renewal could be signed as early as this week. This development follows the failure of another prospective sponsor, Responsa Gaming, to meet necessary guarantees for a deal. The renewal provides stability and backing as Corinthians aims to defend its Campeonato Paulista title and secure their 32nd championship in the competition.
The team’s training continues with a packed schedule ahead of the first phase of the Paulista, highlighting a comprehensive approach blending on-field readiness with strengthened commercial partnerships to bolster Corinthians’ 2026 campaign.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
