1981 Campeonato Gaúcho


The 61st season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on June 7, 1981, and ended on November 29, 1981. Twelve teams participated. Internacional won their 26th title. Armour and São Gabriel were relegated.

Participating teams

ClubStadiumHome locationPrevious season
ArmourMiguel CopattiSantana do Livramento1st
BrasilBento FreitasPelotas10th
CaxiasCentenárioCaxias do Sul8th
GrêmioOlímpicoPorto Alegre1st
GuaranyEstrela D'AlvaBagé9th
InternacionalBeira-RioPorto Alegre2nd
InternacionalPresidente VargasSanta Maria4th
JuventudeAlfredo JaconiCaxias do Sul6th
Novo HamburgoSanta RosaNovo Hamburgo3rd
São BorjaVicente GoulartSão Borja5th
São GabrielSílvio de Faria CorrêaSão Gabriel2nd
São PauloAldo DapuzzoRio Grande7th

System

The championship would have two stages.:First phase: The twelve clubs played each other in a double round-robin system. The eight best teams qualified to the Final phase, with the best teams and the best hinterland teams in each round earning one bonus point. the bottom two teams in the sum of both rounds were relegated.Final phase: The eight remaining teams played each other in a double round-robin system; the team with the most points won the title.

Championship

First phase

Relegation Playouts

''São Gabriel relegated''