Sao Paulo to face Palmeiras again in March; full March calendar

Sao paulo will play Palmeiras again on March 21, with the third Choque-Rei of the season now set for 20: 00 ET; the clash arrives amid a compact Brasileirão run and a tight table race. The schedule through mid-March will determine how the Tricolor lines up for the Morumbi return and the high-stakes derby.

Sao Paulo March fixtures and dates

The Tricolor's Brasileirão slate includes three matches before the March 21 derby. The sequence begins with a home match against Chapecoense on March 12 at 19: 00 ET, to be staged at the Canindé because the club's usual stadium is unavailable. Next is an away trip to Red Bull Bragantino on March 15 at 19: 30 ET, played at the Cícero de Souza Marques stadium in Bragança Paulista. A third consecutive away match follows at Atlético-MG on March 18 at 19: 00 ET at the Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte. After those three fixtures, São Paulo returns to host Palmeiras on March 21 at 20: 00 ET in the season's third Choque-Rei and the second such meeting in March.

Why Morumbi is unavailable

The club's principal stadium will not host the early-March home match because the pitch is scheduled for post-event recovery and turf work after a series of concerts. As a result, the Chapecoense game will be moved to the Canindé rather than the Morumbi. The derby on March 21 is listed to take place at the Morumbi, marking a return to the venue after the temporary relocation.

Standings, recent results and outlook

sao paulo sits second in the table with ten points from three wins and one draw, level on points with the leader but behind on goal difference—four versus seven. The Tricolor has not beaten Palmeiras in 2026, losing twice this season in earlier clashes both played at Arena Barueri, with scorelines of 2–1 and 3–1. The March sequence gives the team three league tests to consolidate its position before the derby.

• Key fixture: Choque-Rei on March 21 at 20: 00 ET (third meeting this season).
• Stadium note: Chapecoense match moved to Canindé due to Morumbi pitch work.
• Table context: Ten points from four matches; trailing the leader on goal difference.

Analysis and forward look: the next three Brasileirão matches are measurable indicators for the Tricolor's momentum heading into the derby. A positive set of results would improve São Paulo's position and goal difference ahead of the March 21 meeting; conversely, dropped points would increase pressure for a must-win performance at the Morumbi return. Broadcast arrangements for the March fixtures include exclusive pay-television coverage for the league matches, and fans should consult their providers for viewing details. Any player availability or tactical choices ahead of the Choque-Rei remain not publicly confirmed at this time.