Paraná Clube chooses Copa Sul-Sudeste over Copa do Brasil

Paraná Clube has decided to opt for the Copa Sul-Sudeste in 2027 rather than the Copa do Brasil. As a finalist in the Copa Paraná, the club was granted a choice between the two competitions.

Club officials indicated that the decision was motivated by the desire for a more robust match calendar. The Copa Sul-Sudeste takes place after the Campeonato Paranaense, allowing the team to compete in both tournaments with maximum strength, whereas the Copa do Brasil begins in January.

The Copa Paraná final between Paraná Clube and Athletico-PR features a first leg at Arena da Baixada on October 16 and a second leg at Vila Capanema on November 21. While the champion chooses between the national tournaments, the runner-up receives the remaining spot. Because Athletico-PR is already guaranteed a place in the Copa do Brasil due to its Serie A status, the secondary spot will go to the team with the next best campaign.