# Brazilian football fanbase trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-football-fanbase-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-25T12:45:54.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Data regarding football fan preferences in Brazil shows a distinction between regional and national trends. In Rio Grande do Norte, local preferences favor ABC (49.8%) and América (35%) among supporters of local teams, though Flamengo has historically maintained a significant share of the state's supporters.

Nationally, a 2026 Datafolha survey identifies Flamengo as the most popular club in Brazil, with 22% of the population declaring support. This represents an eight-percentage-point lead over Corinthians, which holds 14%. Flamengo's fanbase is projected to be approximately 47 million people, a growth attributed to several titles secured between 2021 and 2025, including the 2022 and 2025 Copa Libertadores and the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Flamengo leads Brazilian football fan preference in 2026

A 2026 Datafolha survey reveals Flamengo leads Brazil's football fan preference with 22%, ahead of Corinthians at 14%.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flamengo-leads-brazilian-football-fan-preference-in-2026

### 2026-10-16: Flamengo and local clubs lead football fan rankings in Rio Grande do Norte

Surveys highlight football fan trends in Rio Grande do Norte, with ABC leading local support and Flamengo maintaining a significant presence among all clubs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flamengo-and-local-clubs-lead-football-fan-rankings-in-rio-grande-do-norte

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Cite as: Brazilian football fanbase trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-football-fanbase-trends