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Série C expansion and relegation rules by season

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Compare the two steps of the expansionSérie C from 20 clubs to 28
  1. 2026
    20

    First phase, second phase and final · 2 Source 1

  2. 2027
    24

    First phase, second phase and final retained · 2 Source 1

  3. 2028
    28

    Two 14-club groups, playing home and away · 6 Source 1

Club numbers increase in both seasons, but the format and relegation change are scheduled for 2028.

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Série C expansion and relegation rules by season

The 2026 figures describe the completed season. The 2027 and 2028 rows describe CBF’s published formats. Relegation applies to the following season’s Série D.

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202620First phase, second phase and final2Source 1
202724First phase, second phase and final retained2Source 1
202828Two 14-club groups, playing home and away6Source 1

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