# Brazilian state football championship formats > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-state-football-championship-formats > Updated: 2026-10-27T22:58:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Regional football federations in Brazil have announced the competition structures for their respective 2027 state championships. In Paraná, the Federação Paranaense de Futebol (FPF) established a format for 12 teams divided into two groups of six. The top four teams from each group will advance to home-and-away quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. Relegation will be determined via a playoff between the bottom two teams from each group. In Minas Gerais, the Minas Gerais Football Federation (FMF) announced a structural change for the Campeonato Mineiro, moving from three groups to two groups of six teams. The tournament will feature home-and-away matches for the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. Regulatory updates for the Minas Gerais competition include reducing the rest period between matches to 63 hours, implementing hydration breaks, increasing the allowed technical staff on the bench to eight, and resetting yellow cards after the first phase. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Minas Gerais Football Federation announces 2027 championship format The 2027 Campeonato Mineiro will feature a new format with two groups of six teams, updated match regulations, and expanded technical staff allowances. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minas-gerais-football-federation-announces-2027-championship-format ### 2026-10-21: Paraná Football Federation defines 2027 state championship format The 2027 Campeonato Paranaense will feature 12 teams in two groups, with the top four from each advancing to the quarterfinals and a playoff determining relegation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-football-federation-defines-2027-state-championship-format --- Cite as: Brazilian state football championship formats. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-state-football-championship-formats