Clássico dos Milhões: Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama
The 2026 season marks Flamengo's 131st year of existence and 115th football season.
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is a Brazilian sports club based in Rio de Janeiro. The 2026 season is Flamengo's 131st year of existence, their 115th football season, and their 56th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, having never been relegated from the top division.
Quick Facts
- Rivalry name
- Clássico dos Milhões
- Flamengo founded
- 1911
- Shared origin
- Both established as rowing clubs (Clube de Regatas)
- Flamengo colours
- Red and black (Rubro-Negro)
Lore & Background
Flamengo was founded in 1895 as a rowing club; its football department was established in 1911. The club's traditional colors are red and black. Flamengo's home kit for the 2026 season maintains these colors and references kits used in the 1980s. The club's second kit is called 'Manto 1 Branco' (White Home kit).
Reader's Guide
In the 2026 season, Flamengo competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Supercopa do Brasil, Recopa Sudamericana, CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, and Campeonato Carioca. The club's kit supplier is Adidas, with sponsors including Betano, Ademicon, Hapvida, Assist Card, Banco BRB, Shopee, Texaco, GAC Group, WAP, and Zé Delivery.
Did You Know?
- Flamengo's 2026 home kit features a polo collar without buttons and a predominantly black body with three large black stripes and two large red stripes.
- The term 'Away' was retired for the 2026 season; the second kit is called 'Manto 1 Branco'.
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