Flamengo face Fluminense in crucial Carioca Championship showdown

Sesc RJ Flamengo take on Fluminense this Saturday, October 10 at 19:30 at Tijuca Tênis Clube in what promises to be a decisive clash for the Carioca Championship. With a place in the final already secured, the encounter marks the second and final round of the state competition, with broadcasting via Flamengo TV and tickets available through Guichê Web. The match will determine court advantage for the triangular final against the same opponent on Tuesday, October 13 at 18:30.

Following their opening victory on October 6, when Bernardinho's squad dispatched Tijuca in straight sets with a rotated lineup, Flamengo secured their spot two days later when Fluminense repeated the scoreline against the same adversary. Looking ahead to the classic encounter, the Rubro-Negro side is preparing for an intense battle and recognises the importance of having full squad depth at their disposal.

"It's a classic and the energy is different. But we're ready, always helping each other. It's been really positive to feel Bernardinho's confidence. He gives me the freedom to take risks and bring my best self. The girls are always encouraging me too. Playing here is very different from anything I've experienced before. I'm trying to learn something from everyone, especially those who've just returned from their national teams. I want to absorb everything this squad has to teach me. I already feel at home and embraced by the group. The supporters are incredibly passionate", said 22-year-old opposite hitter Jaque Schmitz, one of the new faces joining the current campaign.

As the most decorated winners of the Carioca Championship, Sesc RJ Flamengo are chasing their 21st title. The Rubro-Negro claimed the trophy in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.

Flamengo seek their second crown of the season. In September, the team lifted the Copa SuperVôlei title in Niterói. Bernardinho's squad opens their Superliga Feminina campaign on October 19 at 21:00 against Paulistano Barueri at Tijuca.

Media Accreditation

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Sesc RJ Flamengo 2026/2027 Squad

Setters: Giovana and Vívian

Opposite Hitters: Jaque Schmitz and Tainara

Wing Spikes: Ariele, Karina, Mikaela and Simone Lee

Middle Blockers: Bia Paranhos, Juju, Lorena and Minja Osmajić

Liberos: Laís and Victoria

Sesc RJ Flamengo Carioca Championship 2026 Fixtures

October 6 - Tijuca Tênis Clube 0 x 3 Sesc RJ Flamengo - Tijuca Gym

October 10, 19:30 - Sesc RJ Flamengo x Fluminense - Tijuca Gym

Broadcast: Flamengo TV

October 13, 18:30 – Sesc RJ Flamengo x Fluminense

Venue: Home of higher-seeded team

Broadcast: Flamengo TV and SporTV2

Note: Centre Nayla and wing spike Gi Perrota from Flamengo's development squad are included in the side for the Carioca Championship.