Sao Paulo and Botafogo meet on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. Brasilia time, at MorumBIS, in Round 17 of the Brazilian Serie A. The match brings together teams separated by three points in the table and will be shown on free-to-air TV, pay TV, streaming and pay-per-view.
The official ticket service lists gates opening at 3 p.m. For Botafogo supporters, the away section is Arquibancada Oeste Visitante, with access through Gate 15 and facial-recognition entry.
Where To Watch Sao Paulo vs Botafogo
- Free-to-air TV: Globo
- Pay TV: SporTV
- Streaming: GE TV
- Pay-per-view: Premiere
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Kickoff: 5 p.m. Brasilia time
- Venue: MorumBIS, Sao Paulo
- Gates: opening at 3 p.m.
Botafogo Probable Lineup
Franclim Carvalho has forced changes, mainly because of the yellow cards received against Corinthians. Botafogo’s most likely base is: Neto; Vitinho, Ferraresi, Bastos and Marcal; Edenilson and Huguinho; Kadir, Alvaro Montoro and Lucas Villalba; Arthur Cabral.
The main question is in midfield. With Cristian Medina suspended, Franclim has Edenilson, Huguinho and Newton as the main routes to reorganize the sector.
Who Is Out
For Botafogo, the confirmed suspension absences are Cristian Medina, Alex Telles and Mateo Ponte, all because of a third yellow card. Alex Telles’ absence leaves Marcal and Caio Roque competing for the left-back role.
Danilo is also out of the picture for this match and will not play for Botafogo again. The midfielder has been separated from first-team activities, will not take part in the next training sessions or matches, and will be sold after the World Cup.
For Sao Paulo, Enzo Diaz, Bobadilla and Andre Silva are suspended. Marcos Antonio is still not expected to be available, while Pablo Maia has returned to training with the group and could be an option.
Sao Paulo Probable Lineup
Dorival Junior also has to adjust his team because of suspensions and the recent situation in central defense. Sao Paulo’s likely XI is: Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Alan Franco, Sabino and Wendell; Danielzinho and Luan (Pablo Maia); Artur, Luciano (Cauly) and Ferreira; Calleri.
Calleri is available again after serving a suspension and should return as the center forward. In midfield, Luan is the favorite to replace Bobadilla, though Pablo Maia is back in the picture after improving physically.
What To Watch Before Kickoff
Botafogo arrive after wins over Corinthians and Independiente Petrolero, but with important losses at full-back and in midfield. Franclim’s choice to replace Medina can shape the team’s balance away from home.
On the Sao Paulo side, Dorival is trying to get a quick response in his return to the club. The home team are under pressure after a winless run and also need to reorganize key pieces to protect their place near the top of the table.