​Women’s football has been on the rise in Brazil, with a national competition calendar featuring more matches, dates, and participating clubs, as well as higher participation fees and prize money. With one year to go until the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in the country from June 24 to July 25, the sport is expected to gain even more visibility.In five years, from 2021 to 2026, the number of women’s competitions increased from six to nine (a 50% rise); the number of clubs competing in senior or youth tournaments went from 58 to 79 (36%); and the number of matches from 398 to 712 (79%).AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLooking only at the past year, five new teams began competing at youth level. The main progress, however, was in the number of matches, with increases in games in Brasileirão A1 (25%), A2 (91%) and A3 (62%), as well as in the Copa do Brasil (12.5%).To promote greater visibility for the matches, the CBF also took over, through CBF TV, the broadcast of 100% of the games in the Women’s Copa do Brasil and the Brasileirão A1, Under-20 and Under-17, as well as the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals of Brasileirão A2 and A3.6 competitions: Brasileirão A1, Brasileirão A2, Brasileirão Under-18, Brasileirão Under-16, Under-16 League, and Under-14 LeagueAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNo. of clubs: 58, with 52 clubs in senior competitionsMatches: 3989 competitions: Brasileirão A1, Brasileirão A2, Brasileirão A3, Women’s Super Cup, Copa do Brasil, Brasileirão Under-20, Brasileirão Under-17, Under-16 League, and Under-14 LeagueNo. of clubs: 74, with 65 in senior competitionsMatches: 5639 competitions: Brasileirão A1, Brasileirão A2, Brasileirão A3, Women’s Super Cup, Copa do Brasil, Brasileirão Under-20, Brasileirão Under-17, Under-16 League, and Under-14 LeagueNo. of clubs: 79, with 66 in senior competitionsMatches: 712 (a 26.4% increase compared to 2025)The Women’s Copa do Brasil returned to the national competition calendar after 8 yearsCredits: Staff Images/CBFAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCBF Women’s Competitions Manager Aline Pellegrino explains that the more competitions there are across different categories, the greater the ability to develop talent, raise the competitive level, and prepare athletes for high performance.“When we expand the calendar, we give athletes what they need most to develop: playing time. More minutes on the field mean more experience, greater technical improvement, and more consistent preparation,” she explains.At the same time, clubs are in a better position to plan the entire season, from preseason to integration between national competitions and state championships. This brings more predictability, encourages investment, and strengthens team structures.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe divisions of the Brazilian Championship reflect the growth of women’s football. Established in 2013, the tournament expanded to include A2 in 20