The 2026 Taça das Favelas Paraíba will hold its men's and women's state finals on October 31 at Almeidão stadium in João Pessoa. The competition reached the deciding matches after involving 3,220 athletes from 102 communities across eight regions of the state.
The Paraíba state lottery's announcement identifies Lotep as an official sponsor alongside Paraíba Premiado. It says the project includes athletes from Indigenous and Quilombola communities as well as urban neighbourhoods.
Lotep and CUFA Paraíba met on October 26 to coordinate the programme, team promotion and audience mobilisation, according to iGaming Brazil. The lottery also plans individual awards linked to performances during the tournament.
The women's final will place 4 de Outubro against José Pinheiro, while the men's title will be contested by São Miguel de Taipu and José Pinheiro. ge Paraíba reports that the matches begin at 14:05 local time and will be broadcast live.
Players selected after the state stage will represent Paraíba in the national competition starting on November 18. The sponsorship connects a state lottery institution with a football programme focused on youth visibility and community participation.
