Santos faces Red Bull Bragantino in the fifth round of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista, scheduled for Sunday, January 25, at 4 PM (Brasilia time) at Vila Belmiro. This year, the Paulistão will not be broadcasted on any Globo platforms, including Sportv, Premiere, Ge TV, and Globoplay. Instead, fans can catch the match on TNT (cable TV) and HBO Max (online). It is important to note that the game will not be aired on Record.
The same team will handle the broadcast for both TNT and streaming services: Octavio Neto will narrate, supported by commentators Marcelo Bechler and Madson. HBO Max remains the sole platform offering all matches from the 2026 Paulistão. Monthly subscriptions start at R$ 44.90 (ad-free), with annual plans available at a discounted rate, purchasable directly from the company’s website or through partners like Prime Video and Meli+.
As for the live match, the Santos team is coming off a draw against Corinthians, a result that felt like a victory, but they currently find themselves outside the qualification zone for the round of 16. In contrast, Bragantino is enjoying a much stronger season; sitting in second place with three victories already, they are nearly assured of progressing.
In the 2026 Campeonato Paulista’s fifth round, the details are as follows:
– Match Time: Sunday, January 25, at 4 PM (Brasilia time)
– Viewing Options: HBO Max and TNT
– Refereeing Team: Daiane Muniz (referee); Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis and Bruno Silva de Jesus (assistants); Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira do Amaral (VAR)
Proposed lineup for Santos includes: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo, and Vini Lira; Willian Arão, João Schmidt, Zé Rafael (Gabriel Menino), and Benjamin Rollheiser; Barreal and Gabigol (Lautaro Díaz). The team is managed by Juan Pablo Vojvoda.
Bragantino is expected to field: Cleiton; Andres Hurtado, Pedro Henrique, Alix Vinícius, and Juninho Capixaba; Gabriel, Gustavinho, and Ignácio Sosa; Lucas Barbosa, Henry Mosquera, and Eduardo Sasha, under the management of Dorival Júnior.
This match promises to be an exciting clash, with both teams having much to fight for—Santos aiming to secure a crucial win to climb the standings, while Bragantino looks to solidify their lead in the tournament. The anticipation surrounding this matchup adds an extra layer of excitement for fans on Sunday.