Updated Ranking of Campeonato Paulista Titles Revealed

Palmeiras closes gap on record holder Corinthians in state championship victories

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Palmeiras has won its fifth Paulistão title in a row, defeating Grêmio Novorizontino this past Sunday. The victory has allowed Palmeiras to further close the gap on record holder Corinthians in total Campeonato Paulista titles. Meanwhile, Santos remains the team with the longest drought among the major clubs in the state.

Why it matters

The Campeonato Paulista is the top-tier state football championship in São Paulo, Brazil, and is one of the most prestigious domestic competitions in the country. The updated title rankings provide insight into the historical dominance of clubs like Corinthians, Palmeiras, and Santos, as well as the ebb and flow of success between these traditional powerhouses over the decades.

The details

Palmeiras has now won 27 Campeonato Paulista titles, closing the gap on record holder Corinthians, who have 31 championships. Santos remains in third place with 22 titles, tied with São Paulo. Palmeiras has won the last five Paulistão titles consecutively, further extending its lead over the clubs behind it in the rankings.

  • Palmeiras defeated Grêmio Novorizontino this past Sunday (March 8, 2026) to win its fifth consecutive Paulistão title.
  • Two separate leagues, the LPF (Liga Paulista de Foot-Ball) and the APEA (Associação Paulista de Esportes Atléticos), operated concurrently between 1913 and 1936, resulting in multiple state champions during that period.

The players

Corinthians

The most successful club in Campeonato Paulista history, with 31 titles.

Palmeiras

The second most successful club in Campeonato Paulista history, with 27 titles, including the last 5 championships in a row.

Santos

The club with the third most Campeonato Paulista titles, with 22, but also the team with the longest drought among the major clubs in the state.

São Paulo

Tied for third place with Santos in total Campeonato Paulista titles, with 22.

Grêmio Novorizontino

The club that was defeated by Palmeiras in the most recent Paulistão final.

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The takeaway

The continued dominance of traditional powerhouses like Corinthians, Palmeiras, and Santos in the Campeonato Paulista underscores the enduring appeal and prestige of this state championship in Brazilian football. Palmeiras' recent run of five straight titles has allowed it to close the gap on Corinthians' all-time record, setting up an intriguing battle for supremacy in the years to come.