The results of the Série Ouro for Carnival 2026 in Rio de Janeiro have begun to be evaluated to determine which samba schools will compete in the elite tier for 2027.
The results from the Série Ouro of Carnival 2026 in Rio de Janeiro commenced on Thursday afternoon to decide which samba schools will advance to compete in the prestigious Série Especial in 2027. This competition features 15 samba schools vying for a spot at the top level while two of them will face relegation to the Série Prata, the equivalent of a third division in the Rio de Janeiro carnival. This event is crucial as teams aim for recognition and prestige in the carnival hierarchy.
