Fixtures

DateRHome vs Away-
09/13 20:00 2 Nautico vs Guarani View
09/13 22:30 2 KFC VW Hamme vs Sao Bernardo SP View
09/14 19:30 2 Londrina vs Floresta EC View
09/14 22:00 2 Ponte Preta vs Brusque View
09/20 20:00 3 Nautico vs Ponte Preta View
09/20 22:30 3 Londrina vs Caxias RS View
09/21 19:30 3 Floresta EC vs Sao Bernardo SP View
09/21 22:00 3 Guarani vs Brusque View
09/27 20:00 4 Ponte Preta vs US Tebessa View
09/27 22:30 4 Brusque vs Guarani View
09/28 19:30 4 Sao Bernardo SP vs Floresta EC View
09/28 22:00 4 Caxias RS vs Londrina View

Results

Date R Home vs Away -
09/07 22:00 1 [6] Brusque vs Nautico [3] 0-1
09/07 19:30 1 [8] Floresta vs Caxias [1] 0-0
09/06 22:30 1 [5] Sao Bernardo vs Londrina [4] 2-2
09/06 20:00 1 [7] Guarani vs Ponte Preta [2] 0-1
08/30 20:00 19 [2] Ponte Preta vs Londrina [4] 1-0
08/30 20:00 19 [18] ABC vs Itabaiana [17] 0-1
08/30 20:00 19 [9] Floresta vs Sao Bernardo [5] 2-0
08/30 20:00 19 [20] Tombense vs Guarani [6] 2-2
08/30 20:00 19 [15] Maringa vs Caxias [1] 3-0
08/30 20:00 19 [11] Confianca vs Retro [19] 1-0
08/30 20:00 19 [13] Ypiranga RS vs Figueirense [12] 1-0
08/30 20:00 19 [7] Brusque vs CSA [14] 2-0

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, commonly known as the Série C or the Brazilian Série C to distinguish it from the Italian Serie C, is the third tier of the Brazilian football league system.

Unlike the first and second divisions, the Série C is not played in a double round robin system, and the tournament is organized in a different format.

From 1981 to 2008, it was the lowest national division of the country. However, beginning in 2009, the Série C was reduced from 64 teams to 20 and the new Campeonato Brasileiro Série D was introduced. In its current format, the first phase is played in a single round, with 19 matches. The top eight teams qualify for a second stage and the top two of each 4-team group are promoted to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, and the group winners decide the title. The four lowest-placed teams are relegated to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.

History

Until 2008, the Série C was the lowest national division of Brazil. The teams that had been relegated from the Série B in the previous year were joined by teams qualified through each state championship, with those being the best teams not in the Série A, Série B or the four relegated to Série C. Qualification rules varied from state to state, with some federations using the state tournaments as qualification tournaments, and others organizing state cups, which served as qualification tournaments to the Série C.

From 2009 onwards, the competition was reduced to 20 teams. In the first format, the first stage was played in four groups of five teams each, and a 8-team knockout phase. In 2011, the final round was played in two groups of four. From 2012, the competition was played in two groups of ten teams in the first phase, with an 8-team knockout stage. This format was maintained until 2020, when the competition's Technical Council decided to make a change in the second phase, reintroducing two groups of four to determine the promoted teams and finalists, as in 2011. In 2022, in turn, the first phase was then played in a single round, with 19 matches instead of 18. The eight best teams qualify for the second phase, which is played in the same format as before, while the four lowest-placed teams are relegated.

There are calls to introduce the same format as the Série A and Série B, however this format hasn't yet been introduced to the competition.

The Brazil Série C is the third tier of professional football in Brazil, serving as a crucial stepping stone for clubs aspiring to reach the higher echelons of the sport. Established in 1979, the tournament features a diverse array of teams from across the country, showcasing the rich footballing culture and talent that Brazil is renowned for.

The competition typically consists of a group stage followed by knockout rounds, with teams competing fiercely for promotion to the Série B, the second tier of Brazilian football. The format may vary slightly from season to season, but it generally includes a mix of regional and national clubs, providing a platform for emerging talent and local heroes to shine.

The Série C is known for its passionate fan base, with clubs often drawing significant support from their communities. Matches are characterized by intense rivalries and a vibrant atmosphere, reflecting the deep-rooted love for football in Brazil. The tournament not only highlights the skill and determination of players but also serves as a vital part of the footballing pyramid, contributing to the overall development of the sport in the nation.

As teams battle for glory and the chance to ascend to the next level, the Brazil Série C remains a thrilling and unpredictable competition, filled with drama, excitement, and the promise of future stars.