Feb 19 • 03:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Champion's Parade: see order and times of the schools returning to the Sambódromo this Saturday

The Champion's Parade of the 2026 São Paulo Carnival will take place this Saturday, starting at 8 PM at the Anhembi Sambadrome, featuring nine schools of samba.

The Champion's Parade for the 2026 São Paulo Carnival is set to occur this Saturday, the 21st, beginning at 8 PM at the renowned Sambódromo do Anhembi located in the northern region of São Paulo. This annual event is a highlight of the Brazilian Carnival, showcasing the vibrant culture and artistic expression through samba parades. Nine samba schools will participate, which include the top two performers from the Access Group II, the Access Group I, and the five leading schools from the Special Group. This event is particularly significant as it celebrates the pinnacle of the carnival festivities in São Paulo.

As the anticipation grows, it is noteworthy that tickets for the bleachers and table/seat sections are already sold out. However, as per the last update in the report, it is still possible to purchase tickets for the Lounge and Esquenta boxes, indicating a high level of interest and excitement surrounding this event. The detailed schedule of the parade has been released by the League of Samba Schools of São Paulo, ensuring that fans and attendees can plan to enjoy their favorite performances.

The order of appearances for the schools begins with X-9 Paulistana at 8 PM, followed by various other notable samba schools in succession, culminating with Gaviões da Fiel at around 3:10 AM on Sunday. This schedule not only highlights the structured nature of the event but emphasizes the rich tradition and importance of samba culture in Brazilian society, celebrating years of hard work and creativity from the participating schools.

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