Brasileiro Série A, also known as Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Brasileirão, is a professional football league in Brazil for men. There are overall 20 teams that compete for the title every year between April and November. The current holder of the title is Atlético Mineiro and the team that holds the most titles is Palmeiras. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Brasileiro Série A table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2022 season, among the most popular teams in Brasileiro Série A for online searches are Flamengo, Palmeiras, São Paulo. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Brazil.
Competition format of Brasileiro Série A
The first edition of the Brasileiro Série A took place in 1959 when the first league winner was Bahia. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 4 teams are relegated to the Brasileiro Série B. Each team plays overall 393 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 4 teams qualify for the Copa Libertadores main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 2 teams qualify for Copa Libertadores Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 6 teams qualify for Copa Sudamericana tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Brasileiro Serie A 2021 season was Hulk with 19 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2022 is 2.38 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Flamengo, Fluminense with the total capacity of 78,838.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partners for Brasileiro Série A are Rede Globo, SporTV, Premiere. The organization that is in charge of the league is Confederação Brasileira de Futebol.
Top 8 important questions about Brasileiro Série A
#1 Which team in Brasileiro Série A has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Brasileiro Série A is Palmeiras.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Brasileiro Série A?
The current titleholder in Brasileiro Série A is Atlético Mineiro.
#3 What rank of competition is Brasileiro Série A in Brazil?
Brasileiro Série A is the level 1 division in Brazil.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in Brasileiro Série A?
Overall 38 rounds are played in Brasileiro Série A each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in Brasileiro Série A in 2022?
The average number of goals in Brasileiro Série A is 2.38 per game in 2022.
#6 Is there a playoff round in Brasileiro Série A after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Brasileiro Série A.
#7 When does the Brasileiro Série A start and when does it finish?
The Brasileiro Série A usually starts in April and ends in November.
#8 How many groups are there in Brasileiro Série A competition?
The teams in Brasileiro Série A are placed in 3 groups.
