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Portuguese Football Federation 2026/27 reforms

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In late July 2026 the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) finalized finalised the new Campeonato de Portugal format and held the official draw at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras on 25 July. All July, allocating 56 clubs were allocated into four series of 14, with 14. The first‑phase fixtures running run from 16 August 2026 to 17 April 2027 and 2027, with the season concluding ending on 20 June 2027. Five Alentejo clubs were listed, and the participation of 1.º Dezembro remains pending; the federation indicated Sacavenense could replace them if requirements are not met. Series 4 will see the Santa Clara B team debut in Ponta Delgada against Real de Massamá, while Lajense travels to the Lajes for its opener. The competition structure mirrors the 22 July announcement: the top two clubs in each series advance to promotion rounds, positions places 3‑10 remain, clubs placed 13th and 14th are automatically relegated, and those finishing 11th and 12th enter a maintenance playoff. A cross‑series play‑out decides additional relegations. The FPF later relegation. On 27 July the federation released a the detailed schedule, confirming 26 matchdays across the four series. In a 26‑matchday calendar. Series 4, 4 will open with a local sides derby between Juventude Sport Clube and Grupo Desportivo de Portel will open the campaign at home, on 16 August, with a district derby scheduled for 6 September and a their return fixture on set for 30 January. The 13th‑ and 14th‑placed clubs are automatically relegated to district leagues, while the 11th‑ and 12th‑placed sides enter a maintenance playoff. These refinements aim to streamline promotion and relegation pathways and increase regional interest in Portuguese lower‑division football. Simultaneously, the senior men’s futsal championship for 2026/27 was confirmed with 15 clubs, and President Pedro Proença reiterated the federation’s “new culture of victory,” emphasizing decentralisation, municipal cooperation cooperation, and the recent appointment of Jorge Jesus as national team coach.

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  1. 2026-07-28 19:41 UTC Portuguese Football Federation 2026/27 reforms
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