1985 Campeonato Gaúcho


The 65th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on August 4, 1985 and ended in December 8, 1985. Fourteen teams participated. Grêmio won their 23rd title. Gaúcho and Rio-Grandense were relegated.

Participating teams

ClubStadiumHome locationPrevious season
AimoréCristo-ReiSão Leopoldo9th
BrasilBento FreitasPelotas3rd
CaxiasCentenárioCaxias do Sul12th
EsportivoMontanhaBento Gonçalves7th
GaúchoWolmar SaltonPasso Fundo1st
GrêmioOlímpicoPorto Alegre2nd
InternacionalBeira-RioPorto Alegre1st
InternacionalPresidente VargasSanta Maria8th
JuventudeAlfredo JaconiCaxias do Sul5th
Novo HamburgoSanta RosaNovo Hamburgo4th
PelotasBoca do LoboPelotas6th
Rio-GrandenseTorquato PontesRio Grande2nd
São BorjaVicente GoulartSão Borja10th
Santa CruzPlátanosSanta Cruz do Sul11th

System

The championship would have three stages.:First round: The fourteen clubs played each other in a single round-robin system. The team with the most points qualified to the Finals.Second round: The fourteen clubs played each other in a single round-robin system. The team with the most points qualified to the Finals. The two teams with the fewest points in the sum of both rounds were relegated.Finals: The round winners would play to define the champions. If the same team won both rounds it won the title automatically.