Five clubs warn the ban could suspend the Brazilian Championship if no transition period is granted.
The hit
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux is expected to rule on Provisional Measure 1.394, which banned online sports betting, after the second round of elections, according to local media reports. The measure, signed by President Lula on 25 September, has drawn legal challenges from football clubs, broadcasters & gambling associations.
Why it matters
Clubs say the ban threatens sponsorship revenue & could disrupt the Brazilian Championship. Fux is expected to decide whether the suspension stands before the full Supreme Federal Court rules on the measure’s constitutionality.
The record
| Measure signed | 25 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| First challenges filed | 28 September 2026, among them ANJL & IBJR |
| Clubs’ transition request | 1 October 2026, by São Paulo FC, Ponte Preta, Guarani, Portuguesa & Vitória, seeking up to a year |
| AGU response | 6 October 2026, supporting the ban’s enforcement |
| Constitutional challenges before Fux | six Direct Actions of Unconstitutionality |
What happens next
Watch for Justice Fux’s ruling after the second round of elections.
Sources: Brazil Supreme Court justice expected to rule on online betting ban after elections
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