CBF
The official site of the Brazilian Football Confederation with fixtures, tables and national team news.
CBF at a glance
CBF is a sports website and one of the most visited sites in Brazil, currently ranked #113 in the country. It was founded in 1914 by Brazilian regional federations and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Today CBF is owned by Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 25 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through media rights, sponsorships. Its closest rivals include ge.globo.com, lance.com.br, uol.com.br.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 23.5 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 24.3 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 25 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 26.5 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct45%
- Organic search30%
- Social16%
- Referral6%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men74%
- Women26%
- Age 18-2427%
- Age 25-3431%
- Age 35-4422%
The audience is concentrated in Brazil, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Brazil86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 7.5 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Brazil
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| cbf | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| live scores | Top 10 | High | — |
| match results | Top 10 | High | — |
| league table | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Brazil web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 83% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading sports apps in Brazil
Company information
- Website
- cbf.com.br
- Sector
- Sports
- Owner
- Confederação Brasileira de Futebol
- Owner type
- Nonprofit association
- Founders
- Brazilian regional federations
- Founded
- 1914
- Headquarters
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Employees
- 500+
- Ownership
- Confederação Brasileira de Futebol controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $200 million annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $200 million annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Nonprofit association
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
CBF operates a sports media platform focused on Brazil. The official site of the Brazilian Football Confederation with fixtures, tables and national team news. Revenue comes mainly from media rights, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Media rights
- Sponsorships
Products & services
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International presence
- Primary market
- Brazil
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Brazil)
- #113 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading sports site in Brazil
- Global rank
- 4000
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ge.globo.com | ≈ 15 million / month | #114 class competitor | — |
| lance.com.br | ≈ 11.2 million / month | #115 class competitor | — |
| uol.com.br | ≈ 7.5 million / month | #116 class competitor | — |
What is CBF?
CBF (cbf.com.br) is a sports media platform serving users in Brazil. The official site of the Brazilian Football Confederation with fixtures, tables and national team news. It ranks #113 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the sports category.
Who owns CBF?
The site is operated by Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, founded by Brazilian regional federations. The company was established in 1914 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It employs around 500+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place CBF at roughly 25 million visits per month, about 0.8 million per day. Around 83% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 4.8 pages per visit with an average session of 5 min.
How CBF makes money
Revenue comes primarily from media rights, alongside sponsorships.
Competitors in Brazil
Its closest rivals include ge.globo.com, lance.com.br, uol.com.br.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 1914
CBF is founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Growth phase
Expands its sports offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #113 among the most visited websites in Brazil.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Live scores and fast match reporting
- Deep coverage of national leagues
- Free access to most content
- Strong mobile and app experience
Cons
- Ad-heavy match pages
- Betting advertising throughout
- Rumour-driven transfer coverage
- Video rights limit highlights
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns CBF?
CBF is operated by Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. Nonprofit association structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is CBF headquartered?
CBF is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
When was CBF founded?
CBF was founded in 1914 by Brazilian regional federations.
How many employees does CBF have?
CBF employs approximately 500+ people.
What is CBF's revenue?
CBF's revenue: ≈ $200 million annual revenue (est.).
Who are CBF's competitors?
Main competitors in Brazil include ge.globo.com, lance.com.br, uol.com.br.
How does CBF make money?
Mainly media rights, sponsorships.
Is CBF publicly traded?
No — CBF is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Confederação Brasileira de Futebol.
How many visitors does CBF get?
Third-party estimates place CBF at roughly 25 million visits per month, mostly from Brazil, with 83% mobile traffic.
Is CBF safe?
CBF is an established sports site founded in 1914 and ranked #113 in Brazil; use the official domain cbf.com.br and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementscbf.com.br
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageBrazil and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos