Overview
- The CBF will hold the event on Jan. 28 at 15:00 in Rio de Janeiro to decide first‑phase home teams and define second‑phase pairings.
- This edition features 126 clubs across nine phases, opening with single‑match ties on Feb. 18–19 for the 28 lowest‑ranked teams in the National Club Ranking.
- Matchups for early rounds will be built using the national club ranking and state federation rankings, with some state‑indicated entrants still to be announced.
- The 20 Série A clubs enter in the fifth phase on Apr. 22–23, when the tournament shifts to two‑leg ties, and from the round of 16 the draw becomes fully open with August dates set provisionally.
- The final is a single match on Dec. 6, 2026, with the stadium to be confirmed at least 30 days in advance.