2003 Campeonato Gaúcho


The 83rd season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on February 1, 2003 and ended on July 3, 2003. Eighteen teams participated. Holders Internacional beat 15 de Novembro in the finals, winning their 35th title. São Luiz and Palmeirense were relegated.

Participating teams

ClubHome locationPrevious season
15 de NovembroCampo Bom2nd
CaxiasCaxias do Sul9th
EsportivoBento Gonçalves8th
GlóriaVacaria2nd
GrêmioPorto Alegre4th
GuaraniVenâncio Aires6th
InternacionalPorto Alegre1st
JuventudeCaxias do Sul3rd
PalmeirensePalmeira das Missões16th
Passo FundoPasso Fundo13th
PelotasPelotas5th
São GabrielSão Gabriel7th
São JoséCachoeira do Sul1st
São JoséPorto Alegre12th
São LuizIjuí11th
Santa CruzSanta Cruz do Sul14th
Santo ÂngeloSanto Ângelo10th
VeranópolisVeranópolis15th

System

The championship would have four stages:Group A: The four teams in the Série A and Série B played each other in a double round-robin system; the two best teams qualified into the Semifinals.Group B: The fourteen teams that didn't participate in the Série A or Série B played against each other in a double round-robin system. After 26 rounds, the two best teams qualified to the Semifinals and the bottom two teams were relegated.Semifinals: The four remaining teams played in a two matches to define the teams that would qualify to the Finals. In case of ties, group leaders would advance.Finals: Semifinals winners played in two matches to define the Champions. The team with best overall record played the second leg at home.