Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo: where to watch live, kickoff time and lineups
Find out where to watch Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo live, plus kickoff time, probable lineups and match context for the Matchday 29 meeting in the 2026 Brazilian Serie A. The match is scheduled for Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, with Cruzeiro in 6th place trying to consolidate a Libertadores-zone position and Sao Paulo in 11th looking to improve a weak away campaign.
Match summary
| Competition | Brazilian Serie A 2026, Matchday 29 |
| Date | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:30 PM BRT (00:30 UTC) |
| Venue | Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte (MG) |
| Referee | To be confirmed |
Where to watch Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo
In Brazil, live coverage of Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo is confirmed on SporTV and Grupo Record on television. Streaming coverage is available through Premiere FC, CazeTV and Amazon Prime Video.
For fans abroad, the confirmed options in the United States and Canada are Fanatiz and TV Globo Internacional. There is no confirmed broadcast for other international territories at this time.
Probable lineups
Official lineups are normally released about one hour before kickoff. The teams below are probable XIs based on the current squads for each club.
Cruzeiro, probable XI (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Cassio |
| RB | Fagner |
| CB | Joao Marcelo |
| CB | Lucas Villalba |
| LB | Matias Vina |
| CDM | Lucas Silva (captain) |
| CM | Matheus Henrique |
| CM | Gerson |
| RW | Matheus Pereira |
| LW | Luis Sinisterra |
| ST | Luciano Rodriguez |
Manager: Artur Jorge
Sao Paulo, probable XI (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Rafael |
| RB | Aurelio Buta |
| CB | Robert Arboleda |
| CB | Domingos Duarte |
| LB | Enzo Diaz |
| CDM | Marcos Antonio |
| CDM | Damian Bobadilla |
| RM | Lucas Moura |
| CAM | Ferreira |
| LM | Luciano |
| ST | Jonathan Calleri (captain) |
Manager: Dorival Junior
League standings
Cruzeiro enter Matchday 29 in 6th place with 45 points from 28 matches: 13 wins, 6 draws and 9 defeats. Their home record is the strongest part of the campaign, with 7 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats at Mineirao, plus 24 goals scored and 16 conceded across 14 home matches. Their recent sequence is WLWLW, a pattern that shows a competitive side still searching for week-to-week consistency.
Sao Paulo are 11th with 36 points from 27 matches: 10 wins, 6 draws and 11 defeats. The away record is the key concern. Sao Paulo have only 2 wins in 14 away matches, with 9 defeats and a negative away goal balance of 11 scored and 20 conceded. Recent form reads WLWWL, showing some recovery, but the latest defeat still weighs on a side that needs a stronger road response.
Match context
The fixture carries different stakes for each club. Cruzeiro are trying to stay in the top six, a position that keeps them in the race for direct Libertadores qualification. Sao Paulo are in a more comfortable position relative to the relegation zone, but need points to avoid slipping further away from the continental places.
With the season moving into its final stretch, the Mineirao setting matters. Cruzeiro have been materially stronger at home than away, while Sao Paulo's results on the road have been the weakest part of their campaign. The broader Brasileirao round preview has followed that same pressure pattern through Matchday 26 of the Brazilian Serie A, Brasileirao round 27 and Matchday 28.
Referee and VAR
The referee has not yet been confirmed. The match table should be checked again closer to kickoff, because referee assignments are normally updated nearer to matchday. For now, the verified status is simple: the fixture is scheduled, the venue is Mineirao, and the officiating crew remains to be announced.
What the table says before kickoff
Cruzeiro have a narrow but important cushion in 6th place, and the home split explains why this fixture matters. Their 24 goals scored at Mineirao show enough attacking volume to control matches, but 16 conceded at home also leaves room for Sao Paulo to create chances if the visitors can survive the early pressure. Sao Paulo are not in immediate danger, but 36 points from 27 matches leaves little margin if they still want to climb toward continental qualification. Their away record makes this trip the main test: 2 wins in 14 road matches is the number that has to change for the campaign to take a stronger shape.
Recent history
Frequently asked questions
What time does Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo kick off?
The match kicks off at 9:30 PM BRT (00:30 UTC) on October 7, 2026.
Where is Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
Where can I watch Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo live?
On TV in Brazil, the match is on SporTV and Grupo Record. Streaming options are Premiere FC, CazeTV and Amazon Prime Video. In the United States and Canada, Fanatiz and TV Globo Internacional are confirmed options.
Have the lineups been confirmed?
No. Official lineups are normally released about one hour before kickoff, so the XIs listed here are probable.
Sources
- Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, Wikipedia, broadcast rights, 2026 season
- 2026 Cruzeiro Esporte Clube season, Wikipedia, squad and probable lineup
- 2026 Sao Paulo FC season, Wikipedia, squad and probable lineup
