Brasileiro Women (Brazil) 2026/27

The Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1 serves as the pinnacle of women's football in Brazil. It operates under the authority of the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), sitting at the apex of the national pyramid. The competition distinguishes itself through a specific structural mandate introduced in 2019. This rule requires clubs from the men's Série A to maintain parallel women's teams. Consequently, resources concentrate among established entities such as Corinthians and Flamengo.

Season progression follows a defined two-phase structure. All participating sides engage in a single round-robin group stage. The top eight squads advance to a knockout bracket comprising quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. These decisive fixtures utilise a two-legged home-and-away format. Should aggregate scores level, matches proceed directly to penalty shootouts. The bottom two sides face relegation to Série A2, while four teams secure promotion from the second tier via playoff semi-finalists.

Corinthians holds the record for dominance in the modern era. The club has claimed seven titles since 2013, including a run that extends through the 2025 season. Other former champions include Ferroviária, Centro Olímpico, Rio Preto, Flamengo, and Santos. Historical context reveals earlier iterations like the Taça Brasil and Copa do Brasil, though the current continuous league began in 2013.

The competition differs significantly from its male counterpart in financial and operational terms. Prize money for the women's winner stands at R$ 1.5 million, contrasting sharply with the men's multi-million dollar payouts. Broadcasting rights remain with the CBF, utilising free-to-air channels CBFTV and Band rather than lucrative commercial deals. Squad sizes are also smaller, and the league features a higher relative proportion of foreign players compared to the total roster numbers.