2021 in Brazilian football
overview of association football-related events in Brazil during the season of 2021
The following article presents a summary of the 2021 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 120th season of competitive football in the country.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A started on 29 May 2021 and ended on 9 December 2021.
Atlético Mineiro won the league.
Relegation
The four worst placed teams, Grêmio, Bahia, Sport and Chapecoense, were relegated to the following year's second level.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B started on 28 May 2021 and ended on 28 November 2021.
Botafogo won the league.
Promotion
The four best placed teams, Botafogo, Coritiba, Goiás and Avaí, were promoted to the following year's first level.
Relegation
The four worst placed teams, Remo, Vitória, Confiança and Brasil de Pelotas, were relegated to the following year's third level.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
The 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C started on 29 May 2021 and ended on 20 November 2021.
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C final was played between Ituano and Tombense.
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