Corinthians and Fluminense meet on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Brasília time at Neo Química Arena in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast by TV Globo and Premiere. Before kickoff, Corinthians sit 13th with 32 points, while Fluminense are 5th with 45.
Corinthians vs Fluminense: kickoff time and where to watch
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:00 p.m. Brasília time |
| Venue | Neo Química Arena, São Paulo |
| Round | Round 28 of the 2026 Brasileirão |
| Broadcast | TV Globo and Premiere |
The CBF's official match page confirms the date, kickoff time, stadium, round and broadcasters. UOL also lists Globo and Premiere and notes that free-to-air availability may vary by region and pay-per-view access depends on the subscriber's plan.
Where the teams stand before the match
| Team | Position before kickoff | Points | Recent context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinthians | 13th | 32 | Five straight Brasileirão defeats and elimination from the Libertadores in midweek. |
| Fluminense | 5th | 45 | Looking to regain ground near the top after losing to Atlético-MG in the previous round and reaching the Libertadores semifinals. |
The table gives the clubs different priorities. Corinthians need to collect points again to create more distance from the lower end of the standings. Fluminense are trying to add points away from home to remain among the teams competing near the top. Because other Round 28 matches are being played on the same day, positions can change as the round develops.
Corinthians absences, doubts and probable lineup
Fernando Diniz is expected to keep the core of the side used against Estudiantes. The main question is in central defense: Gabriel Paulista has pubic pain, and João Pedro Tchoca could start alongside Gustavo Henrique.
- Out: Yuri Alberto, recovering from an issue in the back of his right thigh; Zakaria Labyad, recovering from left-knee surgery; and Kayke, also recovering from anterior cruciate ligament surgery on his left knee.
- Doubt: Gabriel Paulista because of pubic pain.
Probable Corinthians lineup
Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca or Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Allan, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César and Memphis Depay.
Fluminense absences, adjustments and probable lineup
Marcão's Fluminense are expected to use a side close to full strength. Guga picked up a physical problem and may drop out of the team, while Serna is an option to replace Soteldo. The confirmed absences listed in the pre-match report are John Kennedy, with a knee ligament injury, and Germán Cano, with a muscle injury.
Probable Fluminense lineup
Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Millán and Renê; Martinelli, Nonato and Ganso or Lucho; Canobbio, Serna and Hulk.
What to watch before kickoff
For Corinthians, the game comes immediately after continental elimination and during a poor league run. The key issue is how Fernando Diniz's team responds at home and whether it can stop the losing streak. For Fluminense, the match is a chance to return to winning points in the Brasileirão after the Round 27 defeat while keeping momentum for the Libertadores sequence.
The lineups above are projected and can change until the official starting elevens are announced. Absence and lineup information was updated in the ge pre-match report, while the match service was also checked against the CBF and UOL.
