Brazil - Copa do Brasil

About Copa do Brasil

Copa do Brasil History, Format, Organization, Media Coverage

The Copa do Brasil is a knockout tournament played by all teams in the regional or professional football system in Brazil. The competition hosts 92 Brazilian clubs and offers entry to the following year’s Copa Libertadores to the team that wins this cup.

This tournament, which is the country’s premier cup tournament, was founded in 1989. At first, only 32 clubs could compete each season but this number has increased over the years, reaching 40 in 1996; 69 in 2000; 86 in 2013; 91 in 2017; and 92 in 2021. The Copa Do Brasil typically kicks off in the first three months of the calendar year.

Teams play six rounds in order to reach the final. The first two of those include regional teams and are single-leg ties. Two-legged matches are implemented from the third round until the end of the competition, including the final.

Being the premier knockout cup competition in a country where the beautiful game is more than just a game, the Copa do Brasil enjoys immense popularity. One key reason for this is the Copa Libertadores ticket awarded to the champions. Many iconic names have also graced this stage, including the likes of Romario, Ronaldo, and Neymar. As a result, TV broadcasts, live streaming options, and on-demand services are in abundance for this tournament.

Globo has played a huge role in bringing this competition to the screens. The Brazilian commercial broadcasting powerhouse, who already held the rights for the Copa do Brasil, extended its deal in 2016 for the 2017-2022 seasons for a rumored $69.6M per year. In 2022, Globo once again extended its exclusive broadcasting rights contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for an additional four years, this time bringing the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 editions to their various platforms.