Palmeiras Clinches Paulista Championship Title, Narrows Gap with Corinthians
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras secured the Campeonato Paulista title on Sunday, March 8, 2026, defeating Grêmio Novorizontino 2-1 in the second leg of the final at Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi in Novo Horizonte.1 Having won the first leg 1-0, Palmeiras claimed the championship with an aggregate score of 3-1.1
Palmeiras’ Dominance in the Paulista Championship
This victory marks Palmeiras’ 27th Paulista Championship title, bringing them within three titles of Corinthians, the current record holder with 31.4 The win also represents Palmeiras’ fifth Paulista title since 2020, solidifying their recent dominance in São Paulo state football.4
Match Details and Key Moments
Vitor Roque and Murilo scored for Palmeiras in the second leg, while Matheus Bianqui netted a goal for Grêmio Novorizontino.1 The match saw several yellow cards issued to players from both sides.1
Paulistão Championship Ranking
Here’s a ranking of the top teams in the Campeonato Paulista history:
- Corinthians (31)
- Palmeiras (27)
- Santos (22)
- São Paulo (22)
- Paulistano (11)
- São Paulo Athletic (4)
- AA das Palmeiras (3)
- Portuguesa (3)
- S.C. Americano (2)
- Germânia (2)
- AA São Bento (2)
- Internacional (2)
- Ituano (2)
- Albion (1)
- Juventus (1)
- Inter de Limeira (1)
- Bragantino (1)
- São Caetano (1)
Historical Context of the Paulista Championship
The Paulista Championship has a complex history, with multiple leagues operating concurrently between 1913 and 1936.4 These included the LPF (I), APEA, and LAF. The Federação Paulista de Futebol was established in 1941 and has overseen the championship since then.4