TVE Kicks Off 2026 with Extensive Live Coverage of Regional Football in Bahia and Espírito Santo
TVE launches 2026 with live, exclusive broadcasts of key regional football tournaments in Bahia and Espírito Santo, enhancing fan access and engagement.
- • TVE broadcasts the Supercopa dos Campeões Capixabas opening match on January 7, 2026, at the upgraded Estádio Salvador Costa.
- • The broadcaster will air all 59 games of the Capixabão 2026 starting January 13, increasing its regional football coverage.
- • Campeonato Baiano 2026 begins October 10 with TVE live on TV and YouTube, featuring ten competing teams.
- • TVE continues social commitment by signing the Pacto pelo Feminicídio Zero during the Campeonato Baiano launch.
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As Brazilian regional football seasons commence in 2026, public broadcaster TVE is solidifying its role as the go-to channel for fans by broadcasting key tournaments live and exclusively on television and digital platforms. The excitement began with TVE airing the Supercopa dos Campeões Capixabas match between Vitória and Rio Branco on January 7 at 20:00, marking the inauguration of the expanded Estádio Salvador Costa in Vitória, Espírito Santo. This stadium now holds 5,800 spectators, nearly double its previous capacity.
Looking ahead, TVE will provide comprehensive coverage of the Capixabão 2026 starting January 13, with plans to broadcast all 59 matches—a historic high for the station’s regional football coverage. The broadcaster's team includes seasoned narrator Robson Maia and commentators Hélio Roberto and Marcela Delatorre, supported by reporters Gabriel Cavalini and Izabela Toscano. This follows a successful 2025 season in which TVE aired nearly 100 matches, cementing its status as a leading open TV regional sports broadcaster in Brazil.
In Bahia, TVE is again the exclusive broadcaster of the Campeonato Baiano de Futebol 2026, which kicks off on Saturday, October 10. Ten clubs, including Bahia, Vitória, and Atlético de Alagoinhas, will compete under a new format featuring single-match semifinals and finals with penalty shootouts deciding tied games. Matches will be broadcast live on TV and YouTube, expanding access beyond traditional television screens to digital viewers. TVE’s 2025 Campeonato Baiano coverage drew more than 32 million views on YouTube, reflecting strong public engagement.
TVE’s commitment extends beyond sports, demonstrated by the signing of a letter of adherence to the Pacto pelo Feminicídio Zero during the Baiano tournament launch, underscoring efforts to raise awareness and combat violence against women in the region. Fans can also expect exclusive content on TVE’s social media channels and direct engagement via WhatsApp.
Through this extensive live coverage across two Brazilian states and multiple major regional tournaments, TVE is enhancing the visibility and reach of local football in 2026, offering passionate fans front-row access to the action in Bahia and Espírito Santo.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
