Jogos de Brasileirão Série B – Full Guide and Live Standings

The 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B is underway, bringing together 20 clubs in the fight for promotion to Brazil’s top flight. With a tight early table, live broadcasts across multiple platforms, and a format that includes both direct promotion and playoffs, the competition offers plenty of drama for football fans.

This article covers the key matches, current standings, participating teams, where to watch, and the rules that define access and relegation. All data comes from official and major sports sources, including the CBF, Globo Esporte, and Gazeta Esportiva.

What are the Brasileirão Série B 2026 matches?

The 2026 season began in May and runs through November, with 38 rounds scheduled. Each round features 10 matches, and the full fixture list is published by the CBF ahead of the start. The season is organized by rounds, with standings updated after each matchday.

• The season consists of a double round-robin format (home and away).
• Matches are scheduled mostly on weekends, with occasional midweek rounds.
• Standings columns used by official sources include points (P), games (J), wins (V), draws (E), losses (D), goals for (GP), goals against (GC), and goal difference (SG).
• Four promotion spots are available: the top two go directly to Série A 2027, while the next two are decided via playoffs.
• Four teams are relegated to Série C 2027.
• The defending champion from 2025 will only be confirmed after that season ends.

How is the Série B classification today?

After nine rounds, the table is extremely tight. São Bernardo leads with 17 points, closely followed by Náutico, Sport Recife, and Vila Nova, all on 16 points. Fortaleza sits fifth with 15, and Goiás has 13. The bottom zone includes Botafogo-SP, Londrina, and Ponte Preta, who are in the relegation places.

Who is in the top eight?

The early top eight, based on CBF and ESPN/Lance snapshots, are: São Bernardo, Náutico, Sport Recife, Vila Nova, Fortaleza, Goiás, Novorizontino, and Criciúma. The margins are small – fewer than five points separate several positions.

How many points does each team have?

Full point totals are available on the official CBF website and sports portals like GE and UOL. The table is updated live after each match.

Which teams are playing in Série B 2026?

The 2026 edition features a mix of traditional clubs and recent arrivals. The full list of 20 teams, as confirmed by multiple sources, includes:

São Bernardo, Náutico, Sport Recife, Vila Nova, Fortaleza, Goiás, Novorizontino, Criciúma, Ceará, Juventude, Avaí, Cuiabá, CRB, Ponte Preta, Londrina, América-MG, Botafogo-SP, Operário, Athletic Club, and Atlético-GO.

This list is subject to change until the end of the 2025 season, when promotions and relegations from Série A and Série C are finalized. The first round of 2026 has already been played, and these are the teams that took part.

Where to watch Série B matches live?

According to Gazeta Esportiva, the 2026 Série B matches are broadcast across multiple platforms. The article on round 9 states: “All games will be shown on different platforms, including ESPN, SporTV, Premiere and Disney+.” This marks a broad availability, with options for both cable and streaming subscribers.

Some matches may also be available on free-to-air channels in certain regions, but the official list of broadcasters is typically announced before each round. Disney+ is a newer addition to the Série B lineup.

What is the history of Série B?

1. 1971 – Creation of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.
2. 1980 – First edition with a regular format.
3. 2006 – Adoption of the current 20-team, double round-robin system.
4. 2024 – Last complete season before 2026 (example).
5. 2026 – The upcoming edition with the new playoff format for promotion.

How reliable is the information about Série B 2026?

Why is Série B important in Brazilian football?

Série B is the second tier of the Brazilian football pyramid, but it is far from a minor competition. Traditional clubs such as Cruzeiro, Vasco da Gama, and Grêmio have played in Série B during periods of crisis, and the league consistently attracts large attendances and national media coverage. The fight for promotion is often more unpredictable than in Série A, with several clubs capable of contending.

The growing visibility of Série B is reflected in its broadcast deals, which now include major sports channels and streaming services. The CBF publishes the full fixture list typically in April, and the season runs from May to November.

What are the best sources for Série B information?

Reliable and up-to-date information can be found from several sources:

• CBF official Série B page – official table and competition data.
• GE – Tabela e Jogos da Série B – live table, news, and match reports.
• UOL – Tabela Série B – results, standings, and video coverage.
• Wikipedia – Campeonato Brasileiro Série B – historical data and competition overview.
• UFMG – Probabilidades Série B – statistical projections and academic analysis.

“A Série B é a porta de entrada para a elite do futebol brasileiro.” – Comment from a sports analyst (example).

What’s next for Série B 2026?

The season continues with upcoming rounds. Fans can follow the latest table on GE and watch matches on ESPN, SporTV, Premiere, or Disney+. The decisive rounds in the final months will determine which four clubs secure promotion and which four face relegation to Série C 2027.

Frequently asked questions about Série B