Campeonato Brasileiro de Beisebol
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Beisebol (English: "Brazilian Baseball Championship") is the top-level baseball tournament in Brazil. It is organized by the Brazilian Baseball and Softball Confederation (CBBS) and as of 2023 it is contested by eleven teams. The championship was first played in 1936 and has been played nonstop, except for the 2020 season, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of the clubs are based in the southeastern states of São Paulo and Paraná.
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1936 |
| First season | 1936 |
| No. of teams | 11 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Most recent champion(s) | Marília (7th title) |
| Most titles | Nippon Blue Jays (12 titles) |
The round-robin tournament consists of two rounds. In the first stage (the Fase Inicial), usually played in July, teams are divided into four groups. The top two teams in each group move on to the final round (Fase Final), usually contested in August.
The most recent champions are the 2023 winners, Marília Beisebol. The top five teams in the Fase Final qualify for the Taça Brasil ("Brazilian Cup"), a separate competition which is played later in the year.