The Brasileirão Series A in 2026 could see it double — from three to six — the number of clubs that adopt synthetic pitches in the stadiums they use to play their matches.
Despite still having an intense fight for access, at the end of the 36th and third-to-last round, this Monday (10).
Among the members of the G4 are the two clubs that use synthetic grass in the second division dispute: Athletico-PR, with Arena da Baixada, and Chapecoense, which adopted non-natural grass at Arena Condá in April.
If you confirm access, the pair would join Palmeiras (Allianz Parque), Botafogo (Nilton Santos) and Atlético-MG (Arena MRV)who have already adopted the synthetic.
Vasco negotiates to play for Nilton Santos in 2026
And the group can gain even more fans: Vasco, and has an agreement with Botafogo to send its games to Nilton Santos for three years.
Negotiations between the clubs were advanced by “ge”. According to the investigation, work on the Vasco stadium would begin in the first half of 2026 — the Brasileirão will start in January.
By using Nilton Santos, Vasco would accept paying a rent of R$250,000 per match. In the model discussed, Botafogo and the stadium’s concert schedule at Engenho de Dentro would have priority on the calendar.
Alternatively, Gigante da Colina could also use Maracanã — through negotiation with Flamengo and Fluminense, owners of the stadium concession — and the Luso-Brasileiro stadium, on Ilha do Governador.
