Santos FC has officially opened the press accreditation process for the highly anticipated match against Atlético-MG, scheduled for Thursday, September 9, at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time). This fixture will take place at the iconic Urbano Caldeira Stadium, commonly known as Vila Belmiro, and marks the first leg of the quarterfinals in the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
Media representatives interested in covering this crucial encounter are advised that the number of available spots is limited. Therefore, requests for accreditation must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, as late applications will not be accepted. Given the stadium’s seating capacity, priority will be given to media outlets that regularly cover Santos FC.
To apply for accreditation, media outlets must send an email that includes essential details such as the professional's phone number (with country and area code), email address, and credential number from recognized professional associations like Aceesp, Aceisp, or ARFOC. Additionally, applicants should specify their city and country of operation, as well as indicate whether they wish to participate in the mixed zone and the post-match press conference.
It is important to note that a professional association credential is mandatory for all applicants. The accreditation process will commence four hours before the match and will conclude half an hour prior to kickoff, with access through gate 9 located on Rua Princesa Isabel. Photojournalists will be granted access three hours before the match.
For media outlets that do not hold broadcasting rights, it is crucial to understand that access to the stadium with equipment such as TV cameras is not permitted. According to CONMEBOL regulations, only tournament rights holders are allowed to film and record video content inside the stadium beyond the security perimeter. Non-rights-holding media may only record videos in the designated Mixed Zone and during the post-match press conference, adhering to the Club Manual guidelines.
This match is significant not only for the teams involved but also for the media coverage surrounding it, as both Santos FC and Atlético-MG have passionate fan bases and a rich history in South American football. The outcome of this quarterfinal clash could have major implications for both clubs as they vie for a prestigious title in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
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