# Campeonato Brasileiro Série C and D competition status > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/campeonato-brasileiro-srie-c-competition-status > Updated: 2026-09-04T17:39:44.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 5. The second phase of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C has commenced. Eight clubs are divided into two groups competing in a quadrangular format for promotion to Série B in 2027. The competition includes teams seeking to end long absences from the second division, such as Botafogo-PB and Inter de Limeira, as well as Maringá FC and Floresta, who are both pursuing their first-ever promotion to Série B. In recent opening matches, Inter de Limeira and Ferroviária played to a 3-3 draw at the Major Levy Sobrinho Stadium. Other key matchups include Maringá FC facing Floresta in Fortaleza. The top two teams from each group will secure automatic promotion. Regarding safety concerns, the Public Ministry of Paraíba previously recommended that matches between Santa Cruz and Botafogo-PB potentially be held behind closed doors due to a history of violence between organized supporter groups. Simultaneously, the Série D playoffs continue to determine final spots for promotion to Série C. Goiatuba-GO and São José-RS are competing for access, with Goiatuba holding a tie-breaking advantage due to a superior overall campaign. These playoff opportunities were established as part of a regulatory change intended to expand the Série C tournament in the coming years. ## Claims - The CBF released the detailed schedule for the Serie C access quadrangular stage. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Eight teams have been divided into two groups to compete for promotion to Serie B 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The top two teams from each group will earn promotion to Serie B. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The leaders of each group will face each other in a two-legged final to determine the Serie C champion. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Group B consists of Brusque, Ferroviária, Inter de Limeira, and Paysandu. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Group C consists of Botafogo-PB, Floresta, Maringá, and Santa Cruz. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Teams will play six matches each in a home-and-away format within their groups. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The champion of Serie C will secure a spot in the third phase of the 2027 Copa do Brasil. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Brazilian football: Série C promotion phase and national team updates The 2026 Série C quadrangular phase begins as clubs fight for promotion to Série B. Meanwhile, the CBF has scheduled national team friendlies in Asia and is finalizing the Copa do Brasil final venue. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbf-to-announce-2026-copa-do-brasil-final-venue-in-september ### 2026-08-31: CBF releases Brasileirão schedules and updates on Série C and D promotion playoffs The CBF has released the Brasileirão Série A schedule for rounds 27-30, featuring major derbies. Meanwhile, Série C and Série D playoffs continue to determine promotion to higher divisions. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbf-releases-serie-c-quadrangular-schedule-for-serie-b-promotion ### 2026-08-28: Série C enters final round of first phase with qualification battles The first phase of Brazil's Série C concludes this Saturday with ten decisive matches determining qualification for the next stage and the fight against relegation. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-paran-football-tournament-begins-this-saturday ### 2026-08-28: Figueirense and Maranhão eliminated from Série B promotion race Figueirense and Maranhão are eliminated from the Série C promotion race after Figueirense secured a 2-1 comeback victory in the final round of the first phase. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/figueirense-and-maranho-eliminated-from-srie-b-promotion-race ### 2026-08-25: Campeonato Brasileiro Série C enters final round of first phase The final round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C will determine six remaining qualifying spots and the final relegation position, ahead of a league expansion in 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campeonato-brasileiro-srie-c-enters-final-round-of-first-phase --- Cite as: Campeonato Brasileiro Série C and D competition status. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/campeonato-brasileiro-srie-c-competition-status