Santos to host União São João in friendly at São Paulo's Pacaembu

Santos FC confirmed it will host a pre‑season friendly against União São João at the Mercado Libre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo on Saturday at 11:00 BRT. Ticket sales begin at R$15 for half‑price, with full‑price tickets at R$30, and the match is open to the public.

The game is part of both clubs' preparation for the upcoming season and the Copa Paulista. Santos will field its main squad but will be without star forward Neymar, who is on Brazil’s World Cup roster. The club sits 15th in Brazil’s Série A with 21 points after the last league match.