Metrópoles Esportes Breaks Viewer Records with Comprehensive Brasileirão Série D Coverage
Metrópoles Esportes sets new viewership and subscription records by broadcasting over half of the 2026 Brasileirão Série D matches, elevating the tournament's visibility nationwide.
- • Metrópoles Esportes broadcast 306 out of 610 Série D matches in 2026.
- • The channel garnered more than 23.7 million views and 147,000 new subscribers during the tournament.
- • Uberlândia-MG won the title after a 1-1 draw against ASA-AL.
- • Six clubs were promoted to Série C for 2027 following CBF’s structural changes.
- • Officials praised Metrópoles for boosting visibility and competitiveness of the Série D.
Key details
The 2026 Brasileirão Série D tournament concluded on September 13 with Uberlândia-MG securing the championship title following a 1-1 draw against ASA-AL. Notably, Metrópoles Esportes served as the tournament's official broadcaster for the second consecutive year, marking a breakthrough in sports coverage by streaming 306 of the 610 matches available during the competition.
This extensive coverage helped Metrópoles Esportes achieve over 23.7 million views and attract more than 147,000 new subscribers. Matches were also broadcast through partner networks and by the clubs themselves, expanding the reach of the tournament significantly.
The competition's format included six clubs earning promotion to Série C for the 2027 season: ABC-RN, ASA-AL, Gama-DF, Goiatuba-GO, Nacional-AM, and Uberlândia-MG. These developments came alongside structural changes introduced by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) aimed at increasing the number of participating teams and enhancing the tournament's national prominence.
Officials expressed appreciation for the broadcasting partnership and the tournament's growth. Castellar Modesto Guimarães Neto, president of the Federação Mineira de Futebol, highlighted the strength of Brazilian football and the significance of the Série D competition in Uberlândia, thanking Metrópoles for their commitment. Júlio Avellar, CBF’s director of Competitions, praised the innovative adjustments that made the finals more competitive and raised visibility for the teams involved. Likewise, Cláudio Gomes, CBF’s Marketing Director, acknowledged Metrópoles’ dedication to broadcasting the fourth division, which engages 96 clubs across Brazil in 610 matches.
Through this expansive coverage, Metrópoles Esportes has confirmed its role as an influential player in Brazilian sports broadcasting, extending its portfolio to various other state championships and sporting events, thus fostering greater fan engagement and visibility for lower-tier Brazilian football.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
