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CBF Draw Confirms Copa do Brasil Fifth-Phase Matchups and April–May Dates

This stage uses home-and-away ties with payouts reaching R$5 million by the round of 16.

Overview

  • The 32 teams were split into two pots by the CBF Club Ranking, matching Pot 1 vs. Pot 2 with home venues also drawn.
  • First legs are scheduled for April 22–23 and return legs for May 13–14 as the tournament shifts to two-leg ties.
  • Notable pairings include Atlético-MG vs Ceará, Fortaleza vs CRB, Corinthians vs Barra-SC, and Palmeiras vs Jacuipense, with five all–Série A clashes also set.
  • Each club has guaranteed R$2 million for reaching this phase, and advancing to the round of 16 earns an additional R$3 million.
  • The draw aired on CBF TV’s YouTube channel and on SporTV, and the round of 16 will be determined by a new draw with no fixed bracket.