Marcelo Oliveira● Updated October 23, 2026 · Order verified with LIESA and Liga RJ; individual start times still pending in the schedules consulted.
The Sapucaí 2027 parade order brings together 29 schools across 5 nights: Série Ouro on February 5 and 6; the Special Group from the 7th to the 9th. União de Maricá, Mocidade and Portela open the Special Group nights. Pick your night by school and check the time before you leave the hotel.
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Friday, 2/5: Série Ouro
Série Ouro has 8 schools this night, in the sequence published by Liga RJ for 2027. Individual start times don’t appear in that schedule, consulted on October 17, 2026. The themes below are summaries, and the order shouldn’t be used to calculate an exact time.
| Order | Estimated Time | School | 2027 Plot or Theme | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | São Clemente | Brazilian creative solutions and improvisation | To parade |
| 2nd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Unidos do Jacarezinho | Oxumarê and the connection between heaven and earth | To parade |
| 3rd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Porto da Pedra | Ancestry in the universe of Kalunga | To parade |
| 4th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Acadêmicos de Vigário Geral | The neighborhood told on a tram ride | To parade |
| 5th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Acadêmicos de Niterói | The rose as a symbol of possibilities | To parade |
| 6th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | União da Ilha | Getúlio Marinho and his journey through Carnival | To parade |
| 7th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Unidos da Ponte | The Indigenous memory of Tybyra | To parade |
| 8th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Unidos de Bangu | A reinterpretation of the feast | To parade |
Saturday, 2/6: Série Ouro
Série Ouro has 9 schools this night, in the sequence published by Liga RJ for 2027. Individual start times don’t appear in that schedule, consulted on October 17, 2026. The themes below are summaries, and the order shouldn’t be used to calculate an exact time.
| Order | Estimated Time | School | 2027 Plot or Theme | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Acadêmicos de Santa Cruz | The Agojiê warrior women of Dahomey | To parade |
| 2nd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Inocentes de Belford Roxo | Maracanaú and its cultural expressions | To parade |
| 3rd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Estácio de Sá | The centennial of the founding of the schools | To parade |
| 4th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Unidos de Padre Miguel | The universe of Iemanjá and her queens | To parade |
| 5th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Arranco | Olodum and the power of its drums | To parade |
| 6th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Império Serrano | Art, protest and heroism | To parade |
| 7th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Em Cima da Hora | Luiza Pinta and healing traditions | To parade |
| 8th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Botafogo Samba Clube | A protest against violence toward women | To parade |
| 9th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | União do Parque Acari | Bezerra da Silva and the samba of the favelas | To parade |
Sunday, 2/7: Special Group
Four schools make up this Special Group night. The sequence was set in the official LIESA draw and appears in the 2027 schedule, with the order confirmed in the April 16, 2026 draw and start times not announced as of October 23, 2026; the plots come from each school’s official profile.
| Order | Estimated Time | School | 2027 Plot or Theme | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | União de Maricá | Utopia Brasil: Darcy Ribeiro | To parade |
| 2nd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Beija-Flor de Nilópolis | Zeneida – O Sopro do Pó de Louro | To parade |
| 3rd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Paraíso do Tuiuti | Ciata: A Mãe Preta do Samba | To parade |
| 4th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Unidos de Vila Isabel | Torto Arado: Sobre a terra há de viver sempre o mais forte | To parade |
Monday, 2/8: Special Group
Four schools make up this Special Group night. The sequence was set in the official LIESA draw and appears in the 2027 schedule, with the order confirmed in the April 16, 2026 draw and start times not announced as of October 23, 2026; the plots come from each school’s official profile.
| Order | Estimated Time | School | 2027 Plot or Theme | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel | Latinamente Independente – Nosso norte é o Sul em Remanifesto | To parade |
| 2nd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Unidos da Tijuca | A Cabeça do Santo | To parade |
| 3rd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Acadêmicos do Salgueiro | Laroyê Xica da Silva: A História por trás da História | To parade |
| 4th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Imperatriz Leopoldinense | A memória do rei e o sumiço de Dona Júlia | To parade |
Tuesday, 2/9: Special Group
Four schools make up this Special Group night. The sequence was set in the official LIESA draw and appears in the 2027 schedule, with the order confirmed in the April 16, 2026 draw and start times not announced as of October 23, 2026; the plots come from each school’s official profile.
| Order | Estimated Time | School | 2027 Plot or Theme | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Portela | Ao Mestre, com carinho | To parade |
| 2nd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Unidos do Viradouro | Griô | To parade |
| 3rd | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Acadêmicos do Grande Rio | Sankofa Tabon: Os retornados da Costa do Ouro e a Estrela Negra da Liberdade | To parade |
| 4th | Not announced as of 10/23/2026 | Estação Primeira de Mangueira | Oyá Por Nós | To parade |
What time does each school start, and when are the Champions?
Special Group start times had not been announced as of October 23, 2026, in the information available. That means the position in the table is confirmed, but it doesn’t authorize you to set a time on your own. The start, breaks and finish need to be checked against the edition’s operational communications.
The Champions’ Parade will be on 2/13/2027, according to LIESA. The order of the top six depends on the scoring. Schools with “to parade” status haven’t yet competed in the 2027 contest; their parade position is not their final ranking.
Where to watch on TV or online?
The 2027 broadcast schedule should be checked with each network, separating the Special Group and Série Ouro. The official order pages cited in this article don’t include the full TV and streaming lineup. Don’t count on a single channel covering all five nights from start to finish.
To go in person, see how to choose your Special Group ticket and the Série Ouro sectors and tickets. Boxes have their own services and access: compare them in the Sapucaí boxes guide.
How do I get to Sapucaí and back to the hotel in the early hours?
Choose your route based on the sector printed on your ticket, since crossing to the other side of the Sambadrome on arrival can mean a long detour. Check the gate, access and road closures on the official Sapucaí map before you leave.
Use the metro once the 2027 special operation is confirmed, and agree on a meeting point away from the crowds. Surge pricing and the wait for a rideshare app tend to be rough during the dispersal. The Carnival transportation guide helps you plan the trip back; times and stations must follow the edition’s announcements, not regular weekday service.
Does the parade order affect the scoring?
The order shows when each school enters the runway; the champion comes from the scores and the rules of the competition. The Special Group and Série Ouro have their own organization, judging and results. Don’t add up scores from different groups or treat the first school in the table as the leader.
Check the 2027 documents on the LIESA and Liga RJ channels before applying time, tiebreak or relegation criteria from another edition. Also follow the Rio Carnival scoring; the scores page serves a different purpose from this night-by-night calendar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which nights are the Special Group at Sapucaí 2027?
Sunday, 2/7, Monday, 2/8, and Tuesday, 2/9, with four schools per night, according to LIESA.
Who opens the Rio parades in 2027?
União de Maricá opens the Special Group on Sunday; Mocidade opens Monday, and Portela opens Tuesday. Série Ouro starts with São Clemente on Friday and Santa Cruz on Saturday.
When does Série Ouro parade in 2027?
Friday, 2/5, with eight schools, and Saturday, 2/6, with nine, according to Liga RJ.
Does the table order already include each school’s start time?
No. The official schedules consulted on October 17, 2026 confirm the sequence; individual start times don’t appear in them and should be rechecked before your trip.