Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
| Founded | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Number of clubs | 20 (24 from 2027) |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Série B |
| Relegation to | Série D |
| Current champions | Ponte Preta (1st title) (2025) |
| Most championships | Vila Nova (3 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | DAZN SportyNet |
| Website | Official website |
| Current: 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | |
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, commonly known as the Série C or the Brazilian Série C to distinguish it from the Italian Serie C, is the third tier of the Brazilian football league system.
Unlike the first and second divisions, the Série C is not played in a double round robin system, and the tournament is organized in a different format.
From 1981 to 2008, it was the lowest national division of the country. However, beginning in 2009, the Série C was reduced from 64 teams to 20 and the new Campeonato Brasileiro Série D was introduced. In its current format, the first phase is played in a single round, with 19 matches. The top eight teams qualify for a second stage and the top two of each 4-team group are promoted to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, and the group winners decide the title. The four lowest-placed teams are relegated to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.