Flamengo faces Minas Tênis Clube this Friday in the final round of the group stage of the 2026 NBB Opening Tournament, looking to keep their unbeaten run alive.
The Brazilian basketball season continues in full swing with decisive matches in Minas Gerais. This Friday (9), Flamengo takes the court to face Minas in a matchup valid for the 2026 NBB Opening Tournament.
Tip-off is set for 5:00 PM Brasília time, live from Ginásio Dona Salomé, located in Belo Horizonte. Fans who want to follow every play of the Rio de Janeiro squad can tune into the live broadcast provided by FlamengoTV on YouTube.
The Rubro-Negro journey and momentum in the competition
The team coached by Demétrius Ferracciú heads into this fixture boasting an impeccable campaign with a 100% record in the preparatory competition. Last Wednesday (8), the squad steamrolled Tatuí 90–63 at the same venue in Minas Gerais, showcasing the roster’s strength on the national sporting scene.
As an absolute standout in the latest victory, shooting guard Didi once again led the Gávea side’s offense, finishing the clash with 19 points. This offensive consistency has been the trademark of the Rubro-Negro in this early stage of the tournament, which brings together eight powerhouses of the sport in the capital of Minas Gerais, divided into two groups.
Maintaining defensive focus and collective intensity will be crucial to achieving our goals in this initial phase of the national championship.
The format and next steps in the tournament
Part of Group B alongside Botafogo, Minas itself, and Grupo BT/Clube de Campo de Tatuí, Flamengo makes its final group-stage appearance. The tournament serves as a barometer for clubs to fine-tune their squads before the official start of the regular season of the country’s premier basketball championship.
The group winners will secure a spot in the grand final, scheduled for this Saturday (10) at 7:30 PM, while the other participants will play placement matches. Expectations behind the scenes point to an electrifying clash, as the home team also features high-level players and aims to impose its rhythm in front of its fans.
