Torneio Maria Quitéria
The Torneio Maria Quitéria, was a friendly tournament organized by the Municipality of Salvador, Bahia, that occurred in the preparation period between the end of the state leagues and the beginning of the Brazilian Championship. It took place in 3 seasons: 1996, 1997, 1998. The tournament name is in honor of Maria Quitéria, which had great importance during the Brazilian War of Independence.
Format
The tournament was played in a knockout format with the four teams, with the two winners advancing to the final; In the first edition, the losers disputed a decision for the third place.List of champions
Following is the final results of the all three editions of Torneio Maria Quitéria:| Year | Champion | Final match | Runners-up | Third place | Third place match | Fourth place |
| 1996 | Vitória Bahia|name=BA |