Today's game between Palmeiras and Vasco da Gama will kick-off at Aug 23, 2026, 3:00 PM.
Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama is available to watch live. TV channel and live stream options are listed below. Fanatiz and Premiere both carry the match, so check your regional availability and preferred platform before kick-off.
Palmeiras host Vasco da Gama at Nubank Parque in São Paulo in a Serie A fixture that could not carry more contrasting stakes for the two clubs involved.
Abel Ferreira's side sit top of the Brazilian top flight and arrive into this match having navigated a demanding week on two fronts. A 0-1 win over Cerro Porteño in the Copa Libertadores on August 19 secured a positive result in Paraguay, though Palmeiras' domestic form has shown cracks — a 3-2 defeat to Fluminense on August 15 was a reminder that no lead in Serie A is safe.
The pressure on Ferreira will intensify further with reports linking winger Allan Elias to Manchester City, adding transfer noise to an already congested schedule of fixtures.
Vasco arrive at Nubank Parque anchored to 19th place in the table, making this trip to the league leaders one of the most difficult assignments in their fight to avoid relegation. Pedro Emanuel's squad has been stretched across Serie A and Copa Sudamericana commitments, and a 0-3 defeat at Santos FC on August 16 did nothing to ease the pressure.
The Rio club's survival instincts were on show in midweek, though. A 1-4 Copa Sudamericana win over Olimpia on August 20 showed Vasco can still produce when it matters, and Emanuel will ask his players to carry that momentum into São Paulo.
Off the pitch, the Thiago Mendes and Neymar flashpoint from the Santos fixture added further scrutiny to a Vasco dressing room already under intense pressure. Whether that noise proves a distraction or a galvanising force remains to be seen.
For everything you need to know about how to watch Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama live — including TV channel, live stream options, and kick-off time — read on.
How to watch Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama lineups
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Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- A. Ferreira
- P. Emanuel
Abel Ferreira takes charge of Palmeiras for this fixture. No confirmed injuries or suspensions are currently listed for the home side, and no probable starting XI has been released. Further updates are expected closer to kick-off.
Pedro Emanuel manages Vasco da Gama, with the away squad's situation similarly unconfirmed at this stage. No injuries or suspensions have been listed for the visitors, and no projected XI is available. Check back for the latest team news before kick-off.
Form
Palmeiras have recorded one win, two draws, and two defeats from their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 0-1 victory over Cerro Porteño in the Copa Libertadores on August 19, which ended a run of back-to-back defeats. Those losses came against Fluminense in Serie A (3-2 on August 15) and Fortaleza in the Cup (3-2 on August 6). Palmeiras also drew 1-1 with Cerro Porteño and 0-0 with Internacional during that period, giving them a total of nine goals scored and eight conceded across five matches.
Vasco da Gama have taken two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five outings. Their most recent match was a 1-4 Copa Sudamericana win over Olimpia on August 20. That followed a 0-3 Serie A defeat at Santos FC on August 16, a 0-0 Copa Sudamericana draw with Olimpia on August 13, and a goalless stalemate at Bahia on August 9. Their only other win in the run came against Fluminense in a Cup tie on August 6, when they won 1-3. Vasco have scored five goals and conceded three across those five matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent meeting between these sides came on March 12, 2026, when Vasco da Gama hosted Palmeiras in Serie A and won 2-1. Before that, Palmeiras beat Vasco 3-0 at home in Serie A on October 1, 2025. Across the last five Serie A meetings, Palmeiras have won three times and Vasco once, with one result going in Vasco's favour on home soil in March 2026.
Standings
| # | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 56 | 22 | +34 | 69 | ||
| 2 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 61 | 25 | +36 | 67 | ||
| 3 | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51 | 46 | +5 | 54 | ||
| 4 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 50 | 38 | +12 | 54 | ||
| 5 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 50 | 41 | +9 | 51 | ||
| 6 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 50 | ||
| 7 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 45 | 40 | +5 | 50 | ||
| 8 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 49 | 47 | +2 | 46 | ||
| 9 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 36 | +1 | 43 | ||
| 10 | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 39 | 38 | +1 | 41 | ||
| 11 | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 44 | 51 | -7 | 39 | ||
| 12 | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 39 | ||
| 13 | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 39 | 45 | -6 | 38 | ||
| 14 | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 35 | 46 | -11 | 38 | ||
| 15 | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 37 | ||
| 16 | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 36 | 40 | -4 | 35 | ||
| 17 | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 42 | -8 | 33 | ||
| 18 | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 34 | 44 | -10 | 31 | ||
| 19 | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 34 | 50 | -16 | 26 | ||
| 20 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 63 | -31 | 21 |
In the current Serie A table, Palmeiras sit first while Vasco da Gama are placed 19th.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama today
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How to watch on the Big Screen
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