Rio de Janeiro – On 21 April 2026, home side Botafogo welcomes Chapecoense to Estádio Nilton Santos for a Copa do Brasil 5th-phase showdown that could steer either club toward the lucrative Round of 16.
- In short: SporTV and Premiere carry the only live TV feeds of the 5 p.m. clash.
How to watch the decisive clash
The ball rolls at 17:00 BRT, and Brazilian fans will need a pay-TV package or pay-per-view: SporTV (cable) and Premiere (PPV) secured exclusive rights. According to ESPN’s Brazilian Cup data, matches from this stage routinely draw audiences topping two million viewers, underscoring the tournament’s nationwide pull.
Botafogo boss Franclim Carvalho fields his strongest XI, banking on midfield star Danilo’s creativity to seize an early lead. Chapecoense, meanwhile, travels with a counter-attacking blueprint aimed at dragging the decision back to Arena Condá.
“Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV will broadcast the match live across Brazil.”
Why the 5th phase really matters
The Copa do Brasil is more than silverware: a ticket to the 2027 Copa Libertadores and a cash boost that can exceed R$ 3 million for clubs advancing past this round. Botafogo last lifted the trophy in 2017; Chapecoense’s best run stopped at the quarter-finals in 2018.
Historically, Nilton Santos has been a fortress for the Alvinegro—Botafogo boasts a 72 % home win rate in the tournament since 2020—yet cup ties have a habit of springing surprises. With no away-goals rule, even a narrow victory could prove crucial before the return leg in Santa Catarina.
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