Flamengo Basketball Kicks Off 2026/27 Season With State Championship Opener

Flamengo officially begins its 2026/27 basketball campaign this Sunday when it takes on rivals Fluminense at 15:30 (3:30 PM) at Tijuca Tennis Club. The classic matchup marks the first test for FlaBasquete in the new season.

The Rubro-Negro arrives with significant reinforcements for the campaign ahead. New acquisitions Yago, Didi, Yan Djalo, Montero and Douglas Santos are set to make their debuts as part of a reshuffled squad. The State Championship will provide the first opportunity for Flamengo supporters to see the revamped roster in action.

Tickets for the Fla-Flu clash are now on sale at ingressos.flamengo.com.br. The Rubro-Negro faithful will have the chance to get behind their side as Flamengo embarks on another campaign push.

Flamengo will face another heavyweight encounter next. On September 23rd, at 20:00 (8:00 PM), the side will travel to General Severiano to face Botafogo.