Leme Lizards and Caniballs captured the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the 2026 Brazilian Flag Football Championship Série B, according to regional sports reports. Played over the weekend of September 5 and 6, 2026, at Clube Empyreo in Leme, interior São Paulo, the tournament showcased the expanding national footprint of the sport as it prepares for an upcoming Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Leme Lizards Claim Undefeated Men’s Crown at Home
Playing on their home turf at Clube Empyreo, the Leme Lizards secured an undefeated run to claim the men’s Série B trophy. The path through the tournament proved demanding for the host club. During group play, the Lizards narrowly defeated Istepôs by a single point, 33–32, before advancing to a tense semifinal against the Recife Mariners, which ended in a 38–32 victory.
In the final against Spartans Flag, Leme maintained a narrow advantage until the closing minutes. A late touchdown pushed the Lizards ten points ahead, sealing a 38–28 victory. The club finished the competition with a spotless 7–0 record, scoring 255 points while conceding 159 across the entire schedule.
Caniballs Rally for the Women’s Championship
In the women’s division, the Caniballs rebounded from an early group-stage setback to claim the national title. After opening with a 28–12 win over Manaus Cavaliers, the team dropped a 31–29 decision to Fortaleza Tritões. The São Paulo side recovered quickly, rattling off five consecutive wins.
Following a 19–12 semifinal victory over Rio Preto Weilers, the Caniballs shut out Valkyrias of Manaus 13–0 in the final match. The champions finished their tournament run with six victories in seven games, tallying 205 points scored against 111 allowed.
Geographic Expansion and Tournament Podiums
The final phases of the Série B tournament highlighted the broader geographic reach of Brazilian flag football outside of traditional state hubs. The Recife Mariners represented the Northeast region on the men’s podium, taking third place after defeating the Caniballs 31–12 in the bronze-medal match, following a tight 38–32 semifinal loss to Leme Lizards.
On the women’s side, Valkyrias carried Manaus to the national final, while Cherries Bomb of Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais, finished among the top four teams. Rio Preto Weilers claimed the women’s third-place finish by defeating Cherries Bomb 18–6.
The Road Ahead in Brazilian Flag Football
Organized under the structural framework of the Brazilian American Football Confederation (CBFA), the Série B tier operates alongside Série C and the upcoming elite SuperFinals Zurich. The elite division finals are scheduled to take place at Parque CERET in São Paulo, with the men’s tournament set for November 14–15 and the women’s competition following on November 28–29, 2026.
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