The results announcement for the special group samba school parades of the 2026 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is set for October 18 at 3:50 PM. This highly anticipated event will be broadcast live on TV Globo, Globoplay, and the G1 website, allowing fans both locally and internationally to keep track of the results as they unfold. The Carnival is an important cultural celebration in Brazil, drawing attention from millions of viewers and participants each year.

In addition to the timing and broadcast information, the article highlights some important changes in rules concerning the evaluation and grading of the samba school performances. Starting in 2025, the scoring process has been refined, allowing results to be closed after each night of performances rather than waiting until the final school has presented. This shift has been implemented in response to requests for more immediate feedback from the samba schools themselves, showcasing their desires for more transparent judging.

The refined regulations allow for broader criteria in evaluation and an increased number of jurors to ensure a fairer assessment among the competing samba schools. With the inclusion of these new rules, the anticipation for this year's carnival is heightened, as each school aims to not only entertain but also to achieve top scores that will be reflected immediately, enhancing the competitive spirit of the event.