The 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third level of the Brazilian League, would be contested by 20 clubs from May 27 until November 4, 2012.
[1] After 32 days, the CBF confirmed that the Série C started at June 30 and ended on December 1.
Unlike previous years, in 2012 participating clubs will be divided in two groups of 10, instead of the four groups of five clubs, the system adopted by 2011.
Thus, all teams will be involved in the tournament until the end of the year.
The amendment will allow all clubs in the competition to play at least 18 games in the tournament.