Santos makes its season debut against Novorizontino this Saturday (10/1), at 4pm (Brasília time), in Vila Belmiro, in the first round of the Campeonato Paulista 2026. The duel will be broadcast on TNT (closed TV) and HBO Max (streaming).
In search of the 23rd title of the Campeonato Paulista, Santos is trying to lift the cup again after the last victory in 2016. For the season, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda counts on the arrival of Gabriel Barbosa as his main reinforcement.
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Santos lineup against Novorizontino
As he had surgery on his left knee, striker Neymar should only return at the beginning of February. He is the main casualty on the team. Coveted by Tottenham, left-back Souza has an uncertain future at the club, but continues to train with the squad.
The news must be Gabigol’s debut. This will be the player’s third spell at Santos. Revealed in the club’s youth categories, the striker played for Peixe between 2013 and 2016 and in 2018. In total, there are 207 games with the black and white shirt, 83 goals and 13 assists.
Probable Santos lineup: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo, Souza; Willian Arão, João Schmidt, Rollheiser; Barreal, Robinho Jr. (Lautaro Díaz or Zé Rafael), Gabigol. Technical: Juan Pablo Vojvoda.
Probable lineup for Novorizontino
César Augusto, Patrick Brey, Eduardo Brock, Gabriel Bahia, Mayk, Juninho, Léo Naldi, Matheus Bianqui, Rômulo, Bruno José, Robson (Nicolas Careca). Technical: Enderson Moreira.
Santos x Novorizontino: time and where to watch
- Campeonato Paulista – 1st round
- Data: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Time: 4pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Vila Belmiro, in Santos
- Transmission: TNT (tv fechada) e HBO Max (streaming).
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Santos results
- 07/12 – Santos 3 x 0 Cruzeiro – Brazilian Championship
- 03/12 – Youth 0 x 3 Santos – Brazilian Championship
- 11/28 – Santos 3 x 0 Sport – Brazilian Championship
- 11/24 – International 1 x 1 Santos – Brazilian Championship
- 19/11 – Santos 1 x 1 Mirassol – Brazilian Championship
Santos’ next games
- 09/01 – 16:00 – Santos x Novorizontino – Campeonato Paulista
- 01/14 – 19:30 – Palmeiras x Santos – Campeonato Paulista
- 18/01 – 20:30 – Guarani x Santos – Campeonato Paulista
- 01/22 – 19:30 – Santos x Corinthians – Campeonato Paulista
- 01/25 – 16:00 – Santos x Bragantino – Campeonato Paulista
