The excitement around Brazilian futsal is heating up as two significant events are set to kick off in late March 2025. The Federação Gaúcha de Futsal (FGFS) has just released the eagerly anticipated schedule for the first round of the men’s Série Ouro, while the 27th Copa TV Grande Rio de Futsal has also commenced, creating a buzz within the sports community.
On Monday, March 24, 2025, the FGFS unveiled the matchups for the first round of the Série Ouro, a competition featuring 20 talented teams. The league is set to begin on April 12, 2025, with an engaging lineup of matches. This opening round will occur from April 12 to August 23, establishing a framework for teams to display their prowess on the futsal court.
The technical congress held on March 15, 2025, involved representatives from various clubs who came together to finalize plans for the season, settling on regulations and the tournament schedule. Initially, there were to be 21 teams participating, but Assoeva has withdrawn from competing, reducing the number to 20.
The matches of the first round are highly anticipated, with notable confrontations set to showcase the skills of some of Brazil’s best teams. The first games include Figueira facing UFSM Futsal at 20:00, and a key matchup between powerhouse ACBF and Russo Preto at 19:00, along with several other critical clashes scheduled for the same evening.
According to the FGFS, "The competition features 20 teams and is scheduled to begin on April 12, 2025." The tournament is structured in a way that includes knockout rounds, with the top five teams from each group advancing to the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the 27th Copa TV Grande Rio de Futsal added its own excitement beginning on the same day. This year’s Copa will start with matches in the youth categories along with a game from the Série Ouro set for the late evening. The opening matches took place at the Ginásio do Sesc, with an entry fee of just 1 kg of non-perishable food, emphasizing community involvement and support.
The action kicks off in the youth divisions with the Sub-10 teams: Colégio Castro Alves from Petrolina battles Colégio Dom Bosco at 18:45, while the Sub-20 match follows with EDJ-Jutaí/Lagoa Grande taking on the Seleção de Casa Nova at 19:55. The excitement culminates later in the evening at 21:30 with the Série Ouro matchup between two newcomer teams: Projeto Zé Préa and Vila Eduardo. This blend of youth and professional competition enriches the experience for fans of all ages.
As the series progresses, it will be interesting to see how these newly formed squads in both the Série Ouro and the Copa TV Grande Rio tackle the challenges ahead. These competitions not only showcase the athleticism and skill of individual players but also highlight the growing popularity of futsal in Brazil.
The Copa TV Grande Rio de Futsal's kickoff marks an essential event in the local sports calendar, bringing together community members and reinforcing the bond over shared passions. The series aims to foster talents from a young age, promising thrilling matchups and strong rivalries as the tournament unfolds.
For both the Série Ouro and the Copa, expectations are high, and enthusiasm is palpable as these competitions begin. The outcome will not only determine seasonal champions but also ignite interest in futsal as a whole, paving the way for future stars in the sport.
As March 2025 progresses, the Brazilian futsal scene is clearly poised for an exhilarating few months ahead, with the promise of memorable moments and sportsmanship as teams venture into the competitive landscape.
