Brazilian Women's League sets qualifiers, relegations

The first phase of the competition has ended, revealing the eight teams advancing to the knockout stage and the clubs that will play in the second division.

Fans' attention turns to the table of the Brazilian Women's Championship, which completed its first phase this past weekend. The final round decided the eight teams that will move on to the quarter‑finals and also the clubs that were relegated to Serie A2 for the next season, generating great interest among football supporters.

Teams qualified for the quarter‑finals

The Brazilian Women's Championship has its eight quarter‑final qualifiers confirmed. São Paulo, Corinthians, Palmeiras, Ferroviária and Bahia had already secured their spots before the last round. After the matches ended, Flamengo, Cruzeiro and Grêmio completed the group that will contest the knockout stage.

São Paulo closed the group stage at the top of the table with 41 points after beating Mixto 1‑0. Corinthians took second place despite losing to Internacional 3‑1. Palmeiras, which drew 0‑0 with Cruzeiro, finished the first phase in third place with 36 points from 17 games. Flamengo secured its berth in fifth place with 30 points after a 4‑1 victory over Atlético‑MG. Cruzeiro, with the draw against Palmeiras, assured its qualification, while Grêmio, by beating Botafogo 1‑0, grabbed the last spot.

Quarter‑final matchups

With the table set, the quarter‑final pairings are already established. The ties will be played over two legs, with the decisive match hosted by the team that had the better campaign in the previous phase. In case of an aggregate draw, the winner will be decided by penalties. From this stage onward, all games will be assisted by VAR, a technology that was not present in the first phase.

São Paulo (1st) × Grêmio (8th)
Corinthians (2nd) × Cruzeiro (7th)
Palmeiras (3rd) × Bahia (6th)
Ferroviária (4th) × Flamengo (5th)

Relegations and survival in the top tier

The final round also confirmed the relegations of Botafogo and Vitória, who finished bottom and second‑bottom respectively, and will compete in Serie A2 of the Brazilian Women's Championship next season. Botafogo lost to Grêmio 1‑0, and Vitória was beaten by Santos 2‑1. Conversely, Juventude and América‑MG managed to stay up in the last round, securing their place in the elite.

Highlights of the closing round

Several results were crucial for shaping the table. Flamengo beat Atlético‑MG 4‑1, while Grêmio overcame Botafogo 1‑0. Juventude drew 2‑2 with Bahia, and Corinthians was defeated by Internacional 3‑1. Ferroviária tied 1‑1 with Fluminense, which scored the equaliser in the last minute and missed out on the spot. Bragantino won against América‑MG 2‑1, and São Paulo clinched the lead by beating Mixto‑MT 1‑0.

Promotion to the elite and prize money for 2026

Besides the Serie A1 outcomes, the day also confirmed the promotions of Vasco and Minas Brasília to the elite of women's football. The CBF announced an increase in prize money for the 2026 edition. The champion will receive R$ 2 million, while the runner‑up will get R$ 1 million. Participation grants will be R$ 720 thousand, and each match broadcast on national TV will bring an additional R$ 20 thousand to the clubs.

Information from GE, UOL, Palmeiras.