Key State Football Matches Scheduled in Brazil's Campeonato Carioca, Paraibano, and Paulistão
Upcoming matches in major Brazilian state football championships promise tense battles with live broadcasts ensuring fans stay connected.
- • Corinthians vs São Paulo in Paulistão 2026 on January 18 at 16:00, broadcast on HBO Max and TNT.
- • Vasco hosts Nova Iguaçu in Campeonato Carioca on January 18 at 18:00, live on Rede Globo and Premiere.
- • Atlético-PB faces Esporte de Patos in Campeonato Paraibano on January 21 at 19:30.
- • Both Corinthians and São Paulo have three points each after two matches, as do Vasco and Nova Iguaçu in their respective groups.
Key details
The Brazilian state football championships are heating up with several crucial matches scheduled this week across different states. In São Paulo, Corinthians will face São Paulo FC on January 18 at 16:00 in the Neo Química Arena, Itaquera. Both teams have identical records with three points from two games; Corinthians sits 8th with three goals scored and conceded, while São Paulo is 10th with one goal scored and three conceded. This third-round Paulistão 2026 fixture will be broadcast live on HBO Max and TNT, with coverage from CNN Esportes.
Later on the same day, Vasco da Gama will host Nova Iguaçu at 18:00 in São Januário for the opening round of the Campeonato Carioca 2026. Vasco leads Group A with a +2 goal difference and four goals scored, while Nova Iguaçu leads Group B with a +2 goal difference and three goals scored. The match will be televised live on Rede Globo and Premiere, alongside real-time updates from CNN Esportes.
Looking forward to January 21, in the Campeonato Paraibano's first phase, Atlético-PB will challenge Esporte de Patos at 19:30. This match is part of Paraíba state's structured championship framework, which features Série A and Série B divisions. These fixtures highlight the competitive nature and regional passion fueling Brazilian state championships at the start of the 2026 season.
Fans can look forward to exciting contests as teams seek to strengthen their standings early in the tournaments. Broadcasting arrangements ensure passionate supporters across Brazil can watch key matches unfold live.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
