With a focus on access and a squad that mixes national and international reinforcements, the Arapongas team begins its journey away from home and projects a heavyweight clash against Paraná Clube at Estádio José Chiappin.

ARAPONGAS (PR) – The Paraná State Football Federation (FPF) has officially released the split schedule for the 2026 Second Division. Laranja Mecânica, recognized for its professional management and state-of-the-art infrastructure, already knows the times, locations, and cities of its first challenges in the quest for access to the state elite.

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Debut and Initial Challenges

Laranja Mecânica begins its journey playing away from home. The debut takes place on March 1st (Sunday), at 5:00 pm, against Rio Branco, at Estádio Caranguejão, in Paranaguá.

Next, fans will have the first major meeting in Arapongas. For the second round, the team plays at home, hosting Paraná Clube on March 8th (Sunday), at 6:30 pm, at Estádio José Chiappin, in Arapongas.

Check out the details of the first five rounds:

1st Round (Away): Rio Branco x Laranja Mecânica – 03/01 (Sun), 5:00 pm – Estádio Caranguejão (Paranaguá).

2nd Round (Home): Laranja Mecânica x Paraná Clube – 03/08 (Sun), 6:30 pm – Estádio José Chiappin (Arapongas).

3rd Round (Away): Araucária x Laranja Mecânica – 03/14 (Sat), 6:30 pm – Estádio Caranguejão (Paranaguá).

4th Round (Home): Laranja Mecânica x Patriotas – 03/21 (Sat), 6:30 pm – Estádio José Chiappin (Arapongas).

5th Round (Away): Toledo x Laranja Mecânica – 03/29 (Sun), 3:30 pm – Estádio 14 de Dezembro (Toledo).

Planning and Squad Balance

For this season, Laranja Mecânica is betting on a balanced and competitive group. The club has brought in several Brazilian reinforcements as well as players who have been playing abroad, bringing a mix of local experience and unique technical skills for the single turn of the first phase.

The club president, Antonio Simões, highlights the confidence in the project:

"Our goal is very clear for 2026. We have combined the excellence of our infrastructure with a qualified squad, adding players from the national scene and those who have gained maturity abroad. We are prepared for a high-level competition."

Infrastructure as a Differential

In addition to the squad, the support of its own Training Center (CT) is the team's great asset. Highly structured and modern, the space allows for elite preparation, ensuring that athletes have the best tactical and physical conditions to face the marathon of games, both in Arapongas and on trips through the state.