Globoplay Review (2026): Plans, Prices, SporTV, Premiere & Formula 1 Guide
Compare Globoplay monthly plans, live sports channels, regional blackout rules, and supported devices.
Globoplay Review: Verdict, Cost & Sports Coverage
WhereSports Editorial Desk • Audited October 2026
The Verdict
Our Verdict: Globoplay is the centerpiece of Brazilian sports streaming in 2026, uniting TV Globo's free-to-air football broadcasts with SporTV, Combate, and the Premiere pay-per-view network. Following Grupo Globo's landmark recapture of Formula 1 for 2026 and its streamlined Globoplay Premium tier (from R$ 29,90/mo on an annual plan, which bundles SporTV 1–3 and Combate), it offers outstanding value. Just remember that even with the Premiere add-on, you get 9 of the 10 Brasileirão Série A matches per round—because Amazon Prime Video holds one exclusive LFU home game each week.
Best For
- Brazilian football, Formula 1, and volleyball fans who want TV Globo, SporTV 1–3 (including all 24 F1 races and Copa do Brasil), Combate, and Premiere's 9 weekly Brasileirão Série A matches in a single app.
Pricing Reality
Never pay the month-to-month rate if you watch Brazilian football year-round. Switching to the 12-month installment plan cuts Globoplay Padrão com Anúncios from R$ 22,90/mo to R$ 14,90/mo (R$ 178,80/yr), and drops Globoplay Premium (which includes SporTV 1–3, Combate, and ad-free VOD across 5 simultaneous screens) from R$ 39,90/mo down to R$ 29,90/mo (R$ 358,80/yr). Adding Premiere to an annual Globoplay bundle starts around 12x R$ 38,90/mo (Padrão + Premiere) or 12x R$ 48,90/mo (Premium + Premiere).
Devices & Account Features
- Supported Devices: Available on Samsung Smart TV (Tizen), LG Smart TV (webOS), Android TV & Google TV (Sony, TCL, Philips, Philco), Roku, Amazon Fire TV.
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 2 concurrent streams per account (depending on tier).
- Cloud DVR & Replays: VOD Replays.
- Subscription Model: Direct digital sign-up with online account cancellation.
In-Depth Platform Analysis & Coverage
Globoplay is Grupo Globo's flagship streaming platform in Brazil, combining on-demand entertainment with live simulcasts of Brazil's biggest free-to-air and pay-TV sports networks. Even without a paid subscription, any user in a supported Brazilian metropolitan area can register a free Conta Globo to stream their local TV Globo affiliate live (including Wednesday and Sunday free-to-air Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil matches). Stepping up to Globoplay Premium unlocks over 20 live pay-TV channels—led by SporTV, SporTV 2, SporTV 3, GloboNews, Multishow, and GNT—and now includes the Combate martial arts channel at no extra cost.
In 2026, Globoplay's sports lineup received a massive boost with the official return of Formula 1 to Grupo Globo after five years on Band. TV Globo broadcasts 15 of the 24 Formula 1 Grand Prix races live for free, while SporTV (inside Globoplay Premium) airs 100% of the 2026 F1 calendar—every practice session, qualifying, Sprint, and all 24 races—alongside the Copa do Brasil, Supercopa Rei, Brasileirão Feminino, Superliga Volleyball, NBB basketball, and World Cup qualifiers.
For club football diehards, bundling Globoplay with Premiere unlocks 9 of the 10 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matches every round (covering all LIBRA club home games and the majority of Liga Forte União [LFU] home games). However, fans should note that under the 2025–2029 Série A rights split, Premiere no longer carries 100% of the league: Amazon Prime Video holds one exclusive LFU home match per round (38 games per season), while Record and CazéTV also air one shared LFU match per week. Live streams run in smooth 1080p at 60fps across Smart TVs and mobile devices, with dedicated SporTV 4K UHD HDR feeds for marquee football and F1 broadcasts.
What We Like (Pros)
- Restructured Globoplay Premium plan (R$ 29,90/mo annual or R$ 39,90/mo monthly) now includes SporTV 1–3 and the Combate fight channel at no extra cost
- Exclusive Brazilian broadcast home of Formula 1 starting in 2026, with 100% of practices, qualifyings, Sprints, and races live on SporTV
- Free registered users can stream the live TV Globo broadcast signal (including Wednesday/Sunday football and 15 F1 races) for R$ 0
- Generous household sharing with 3 simultaneous streams on Padrão and 5 simultaneous streams across 5 profiles on Premium
- Delivers native 4K HDR broadcasts for marquee Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Brazilian national team fixtures
What to Consider (Cons)
- Even with the Premiere add-on, you only get 9 of the 10 Brasileirão Série A matches per round (Amazon Prime Video holds 1 exclusive LFU game per week)
- Brasileirão Série B rights are heavily fragmented across ESPN/Disney+, RedeTV!, Kwai, and GOAT rather than exclusive to Premiere
- No 7-day free trial on paid plans (replaced by the permanent free TV Globo live simulcast tier)
- Entry-level Padrão com Anúncios plan does not include SporTV channels or offline mobile downloads
- No user-recordable Cloud DVR storage for saving live sports broadcasts permanently
Subscription Packages & Pricing
Free registered account tier providing live streaming of your local TV Globo over-the-air broadcast signal and sports highlights.
- Live simulcast of local TV Globo over-the-air broadcasts (Wednesday/Sunday football and 15 live F1 Grand Prix races)
- Goal clips, match highlights, and select free journalism excerpts
- 1080p HD streaming on mobile devices, Smart TVs, and web browsers
- Does not include SporTV, Premiere, or the full on-demand series/movie catalog
Ad-supported streaming tier unlocking Globoplay's full library of novelas, series, documentaries, and Big Brother Brasil live cameras.
- Full on-demand library of Globoplay series, movies, telenovelas, and sports documentaries (with ads)
- Live simulcast of TV Globo and Canal Futura
- Up to 3 simultaneous streams across 5 family profiles in Full HD and 4K
- Does not include SporTV or Premiere channels (no offline downloads)
Replaces the old Canais ao Vivo tier: combines ad-free VOD streaming with SporTV, SporTV 2, SporTV 3, GloboNews, and Combate.
- Live 24/7 access to SporTV, SporTV 2, SporTV 3, and SporTV 4K (all 24 Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends, Copa do Brasil, Série A/B selection)
- Includes the Combate martial arts channel and 20+ Grupo Globo pay-TV networks (GloboNews, Multishow, GNT, Viva)
- Ad-free playback on on-demand series and movies plus offline mobile downloads
- Up to 5 simultaneous streams across 5 household profiles
The complete Brazilian football bundle combining Globoplay (Padrão or Premium with SporTV) and the Premiere pay-per-view network.
- Live access to all Premiere channels covering 9 out of 10 Brasileirão Série A matches every matchweek
- Complete Copa do Brasil and key State Championship (Estaduais) coverage
- Choose between Padrão + Premiere (from 12x R$ 38,90/mo) or Premium + Premiere with SporTV & F1 (from 12x R$ 48,90/mo)
- Up to 3 to 5 simultaneous streams with 4K UHD HDR on select marquee matches
What Leagues & Sports Can You Watch on Globoplay?
Official broadcasting rights and live competition schedules carried by Globoplay.
Live & Upcoming Matches on Globoplay
Live sporting fixtures scheduled on Globoplay carried channels and tournaments.
Recently Aired Matches on Globoplay
Recent sports matches and tournament games previously broadcasted across Globoplay channels.
Live TV Channels & Station Lineup
Official television networks and sports broadcast feeds carried by Globoplay.
Where Globoplay is Available
Select your regional sports TV hub to browse local channels and schedules.
Supported Devices & Streaming Apps
Native applications and verified hardware compatibility for Globoplay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Formula 1 on Globoplay in 2026?
Yes! Starting with the 2026 season, Formula 1 officially returned to Grupo Globo in Brazil after five years on Band. You can watch 15 of the 24 Grand Prix races live for free via the TV Globo simulcast on a free Globoplay account, or subscribe to Globoplay Premium (from R$ 29,90/mo on the annual plan) to watch 100% of the 2026 Formula 1 season—all 24 races, Sprints, Qualifying, and Free Practice sessions—live on SporTV.
Does Globoplay + Premiere broadcast all 10 Brasileirão Série A games each round?
No, it broadcasts 9 out of the 10 matches each round. Under the 2025–2029 Brasileirão Série A broadcast split between the LIBRA and LFU (Liga Forte União) club blocs, Grupo Globo (TV Globo, SporTV, and Premiere) holds exclusive rights to all LIBRA home matches plus 4 LFU home matches per round, while Amazon Prime Video holds exclusive rights to 1 LFU home match every round (38 matches per season).
What happened to Globoplay + Canais ao Vivo and the standalone Combate channel?
Grupo Globo simplified its streaming lineup by replacing the old R$ 54,90/mo 'Globoplay + Canais ao Vivo' plan with 'Globoplay Premium' at a lower price (R$ 39,90/mo monthly or 12x R$ 29,90/mo annually). Even better, the Combate martial arts channel is no longer sold as a separate pay-per-view add-on and is now included automatically inside Globoplay Premium at no extra charge.
How many devices can watch Globoplay at the same time?
The entry-level Globoplay Padrão com Anúncios plan supports up to 3 simultaneous streams across 5 user profiles, while Globoplay Premium (and Premium + Premiere bundles) supports up to 5 simultaneous streams across 5 profiles.
Does Globoplay offer a 7-day free trial in 2026?
Globoplay no longer offers a 7-day free trial for its paid Padrão, Premium, or Premiere tiers. Instead, anyone can register a free Conta Globo at no cost to stream the live local TV Globo broadcast feed, watch free-to-air football and Formula 1 races, and sample select on-demand content before upgrading.