Brazil · Football economics
Brazil's women's top division added two clubs and raised fixed payouts
The 2026 Brasileirão Feminino A1 expanded from 16 to 18 clubs and from 134 to 167 matches. Its first-phase payment rose from R$300,000 to R$720,000 per team, and selected televised matches carried a separate top-up.
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The fixed payment pool changed sharply
The published per-team figure grew by R$420,000, a 140% rise. Multiplying by eligible club count gives an implied fixed first-phase pool of R$12.96 million in 2026, up from R$4.8 million in 2025. This calculation covers fixed first-phase payments only. Source 1
Thirty-three matches on two extra dates
The published match count grew by about 25%, while the number of dates rose from 21 to 23. The confederation designed the calendar around international commitments for clubs and national teams. A date can host multiple matches. Source 1
Broadcast payments were tied to selected matches
The CBF named TV Globo, SporTV, TV Brasil, N Sports, GE TV and CBF TV for coverage. It set a R$20,000 match top-up for first-choice matches with a national transmission, covering 27 fixtures from the first through the fourth phase. Source 1
Prizes and participation pay serve different purposes
The champion's published prize increased from R$1.5 million to R$2 million, and the runner-up's rose from R$750,000 to R$1 million. The fixed first-phase payment applies to each participating club, so its increase affected a wider share of the division than the top prizes. Source 1