Paulistão 2026 Semifinals Set: Corinthians, Palmeiras, São Paulo, and Novorizontino Clash for Final Berth

The semifinals of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista (Paulistão) are now set, with Novorizontino, Palmeiras, São Paulo, and Corinthians emerging victorious from the quarterfinal stage. The matchups promise intense competition as these four teams battle for a place in the final.

Semifinal Matchups

Following the quarterfinal results on Saturday, February 21st and Sunday, February 22nd, the semifinal pairings are as follows:

• Novorizontino vs. Corinthians
• Palmeiras vs. São Paulo

Dates and Venues to be Determined

The specific dates and times for the two-legged semifinal ties will be determined on Monday, February 23rd, during a Council Meeting with representatives from all four participating clubs, as announced by the Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF). ESPN Brazil reports that this meeting will finalize the scheduling details.

Corinthians Advances After Penalty Shootout

Corinthians secured their spot in the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Portuguesa. The official Corinthians website highlighted this hard-fought win.

Recent Corinthians Results and Upcoming Schedule

Here’s a look at Corinthians’ upcoming schedule in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:

• February 25, 2026: CRU x COR (Belo Horizonte – Mineirão, 8:00 PM)
• March 11, 2026: COR x COR (São Paulo – Neo Química Arena, 9:30 PM)
• March 15, 2026: SAN x COR (Santos – Vila Belmiro, 4:00 PM)
• March 19, 2026: CHA x COR (Chapecó – Arena Condá, 9:30 PM)
• March 22, 2026: COR x FLA (São Paulo – Neo Química Arena, 8:30 PM)

Key Corinthians Players

Corinthians boasts a strong squad, including key players such as:

• Gabriel Paulista (Defender, Age 35)
• Hugo Souza (Goalkeeper, Age 27)
• Gustavo Henrique (Defender, Age 32)

A full roster can be found on the official Corinthians website.

Neo Química Arena as a Key Venue

Corinthians plays its home matches at the Neo Química Arena, which also served as a venue for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, including hosting the opening match. According to Wikipedia, the stadium has a capacity of 49,205.

Rivalries

Corinthians maintains strong rivalries with Palmeiras (Derby Paulista), São Paulo (Clássico Majestoso), and Santos (Clássico Alvinegro). Wikipedia details these historic clashes.