Flamengo is absolutely dominating the turnstiles in the Brasileirão Betano 2026, pulling in an incredible average of 61,559 fans per match after 20 rounds. This club is currently sitting in second place in the championship, but they are number one when it comes to getting butts in seats across the entire league.
Maracanã Is Packed, Even in a Loss
Talk about dedication! Flamengo’s home, the Maracanã, has seen the two highest single-game attendances of the entire competition so far. The top spot? That was 71,205 fans who showed up for a 0-3 loss to Palmeiras in the 17th round. Can you believe that kind of support even when the team isn’t winning? Then, just this past Sunday, 70,791 fans packed the stadium for their 1-1 draw against São Paulo in the 20th round. These are massive numbers and show the incredible passion Flamengo fans have for their club. It’s a testament to the power of a dedicated fanbase, no matter the scoreline.
The Rest of the League Stacks Up, and The Overall Picture
While Flamengo is in a league of its own for attendance, other teams are bringing in solid numbers too. Corinthians holds down the second spot in average attendance with 36,373 fans. Right behind them is Bahia, averaging 34,404 fans. Bahia also had a big day recently, drawing 44,576 fans at Arena Fonte Nova on Sunday, which was the second-highest attendance for the 20th round. Cruzeiro isn’t far behind either, sitting fourth with an average of 32,682 fans, having brought in 39,294 for their 1-0 loss to Botafogo.
But here’s the kicker: despite these strong individual club performances at the top, the overall Brasileirão Betano 2026 average attendance after 20 rounds is 23,765 fans. And get this: that’s *down* from last year! In 2025, the league average was a higher 26,385 fans. So, even with Flamengo smashing it, the league as a whole is seeing fewer people in the stands compared to last season. It makes you wonder, right? What’s going on across the rest of the clubs that’s pulling that number down? The top teams are doing their part, but the overall trend is clear.
What’s Next For The Stands?
With Flamengo proving that big crowds are still possible, the question becomes whether the rest of the Brasileirão can rally and bring those average numbers back up. With 20 rounds down, there’s still plenty of season left. Can the league find a way to re-energize the fans and get those attendance figures climbing again? It’s going to be interesting to watch how these numbers shake out as the season pushes forward.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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