Work continues at Vila Belmiro ahead of Santos vs Chapecoense match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:41 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Work continues at Vila Belmiro ahead of Santos vs Chapecoense match

Summary

Repairs are ongoing at Vila Belmiro just over an hour before Santos faces Chapecoense. The project aims to expand the capacity for organized supporter groups, but has delayed full usage of the Cosmo Damião stand. Currently, only the sides of this stand are open, accommodating 1,430 supporters with spaced standing room. Clean-up efforts were underway just 35 minutes prior to kickoff, and alterations to the railings were reportedly made possibly at the request of the Military Police.

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Key Details

•Match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Brasília time on July 25
•Cosmo Damião stand now limited to 1,430 supporters
•Standing spectator areas redesigned for closer fan engagement
•Clean-up was still happening shortly before match start

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9:41 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 What on earth? Work at Vila Belmiro with under 2h to kick-off

What they're saying

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The controversial project to expand the capacity of the section reserved for organized supporter groups at Vila Belmiro has gained a new "chapter." Santos was carrying out repairs in the section a li...
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