Brazilian Campeonato Carioca
Brazilian Campeonato Carioca is starting on Sunday, 11-Jan-2026 and will end on Sunday, 08-Mar-2026. There are a total of 43 matches to be played in it, and a total of 12 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 7 stadiums of Brazil. You can watch this series live on FANCODE. The last match of this series will be played on Sunday, 08-Mar-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Brazilian Campeonato Carioca, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, most known as Campeonato Carioca and commonly as the Cariocão, is the top-flight professional state football league in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It is run by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ).
The first season of the Campeonato Carioca was played in 1906. Rivalries amongst four of the most prestigious Brazilian teams (Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense and Vasco da Gama) have marked the history of the competition. Flamengo leads the title count with 39, followed by Fluminense (33), Vasco da Gama (24), Botafogo (21), America (7), Bangu (2), São Cristóvão and Paissandu (1 each).
The 20th century saw in Rio de Janeiro and Niterói a significant popularity in football with the establishment of clubs such as Rio Cricket and Athletic Association in Niterói, Fluminense Football Club in 1902, and Bangu Atlético Club, América Football Club, and Botafogo Football Club in 1904 being founded.
Organizing leagues for competition amongst clubs followed by Rio Cricket and Athletic Association, Fluminense Football Club, Football and Athletic Club, America Football Club, Bangu Atlético Club, Sport Club Petrópolis and Payssandu Cricket Club. On June 8, 1905, the Liga Metropolitana de Football (abbreviated LMF, Metropolitan Football League in English) was founded. LMF's first president was Bangu's José Villas Boas, who was replaced by Francis Walter in December of the same year.
FAQs for Brazilian Campeonato Carioca
Q-1: When will Brazilian Campeonato Carioca begin?Answer: Brazilian Campeonato Carioca is scheduled to begin on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Q-2: When will Brazilian Campeonato Carioca end?Answer: The final match of Brazilian Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for Sunday, 08 March 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in Brazilian Campeonato Carioca?Answer: Brazilian Campeonato Carioca includes 43 matches.
Q-4: How many teams will play in Brazilian Campeonato Carioca?Answer: 12 teams will take part in Brazilian Campeonato Carioca. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host Brazilian Campeonato Carioca matches?Answer: Brazilian Campeonato Carioca matches will be played at 7 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host Brazilian Campeonato Carioca?Answer: Brazil will host Brazilian Campeonato Carioca.
Q-7: Where can I watch live matches of Brazilian Campeonato Carioca?Answer: Live coverage of Brazilian Campeonato Carioca will be available on FanCode. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-8: Where can I find the complete Brazilian Campeonato Carioca schedule?Answer: The complete Brazilian Campeonato Carioca fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
