The Copa do Brasil Sub-20 2026 will start in September, with the first phase being played in a single match. The second phase, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals will be played in a home-and-away format. This change is a significant development for the tournament, which has seen a substantial increase in participation numbers.
The current champion of the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 is São Paulo. The winner of the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 2026 will play the Supercopa do Brasil sub-20 against the winner of the Brasileirão category. Palmeiras and Vasco are currently in the final of the Brasileirão category.
The CBF has released the basic schedule for the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 2026, with the first phase matches being determined by geographical proximity. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals will be played in a home-and-away format. Palmeiras and Vasco will face off in the final of the Brasileirão category, with the winner set to play the Supercopa do Brasil sub-20 against the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 2026 champion.