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The Paulistão 2025 season is set to begin on January 15, 2025, with the first match featuring Palmeiras against Portuguesa at Allianz Parque. This year, 16 clubs are divided into four groups, competing in round-robin style during the initial 12 rounds. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, which promises to heighten the intensity of rivalries.