Get ready, football fans! The Carioca Championship 2025 is about to kick off, opening an exciting season. This prestigious tournament will bring together the best football teams from Rio de Janeiro, all vying for the coveted state title.
Here at BRG365, we’ve got you covered. We will be your primary source of information on everything you need to know about the Carioca Championship 2025.
When does the Carioca Championship 2025 start?
The Carioca Championship 2025 begins on January 11, with the final scheduled for March 9. The tournament will adopt a shorter calendar, concentrating the initial phase and decisions in less than two months. This will maintain the intense level of competition, promising a championship full of excitement and surprises.
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Participating teams in the Carioca Championship 2025
In the Carioca Championship 2025, there will be 12 teams competing for the title. Among them, the four largest clubs in Rio de Janeiro have been pointed out as the main winning candidates.
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Flamengo
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Fluminense
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Vasco
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Botafogo
Other traditional and emerging teams will also be in the fight:
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Madureira
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Bangu
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Volta Redonda
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Nova Iguaçu
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Boavista
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Resende
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Audax Rio
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Portuguesa-RJ
These teams are not only fighting for the title, but also striving to achieve higher positions, thus ensuring a prominent place in national competitions.
Regulations
The regulations for the Carioca Championship 2025 preserve the classic format, divided into main stages:
Guanabara Cup: In this first stage, the 12 clubs will compete in a single round robin format. The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals.
Final Stage: The semifinals and final will be held in home-and-away matches, determining the state champion.
Rio Cup: This parallel competition will be contested by teams finishing between 5th and 8th place in the Guanabara Cup, in a knockout format.
The tiebreaker criteria follow the usual standards: highest number of wins, goal difference, and results in direct encounters. The two clubs with the worst performance in the first phase will be relegated to B1 Series of the Carioca Championship.
Where to watch the Carioca Championship 2025?
Fans of Rio football will have various options to follow the Carioca Championship 2025, with broadcasts available on streaming and on open and pay TV.
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Band: Coverage of 33 live matches, including the finals of the Rio Cup and Guanabara Cup.
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TV Globo: Broadcast of 27 games, also highlighting the finals of both cups.
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BandSports: Selected matches throughout the tournament.
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SporTV and Premiere: Complete coverage with real-time broadcasts of all matches.
What to expect from the Carioca Championship 2025?
The expectation for the Cariocão 2025 is huge. Flamengo, the current champion, stands out as the main candidate for the title, but will face the growing strength of Fluminense, which is heavily investing in its young talents. Additionally, Vasco and Botafogo are determined to regain their prominence on the state scene, promising even more excitement in the competition.
The competition will not be easy, and the balance between the major clubs makes the championship even more interesting for fans.
