1961 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The 1961 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A was the 3rd edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. It began on July 12, 1961, and ended on December 27, 1961.
Format
The competition was a single elimination knockout tournament featuring two-legged ties, with a Tie-Break if the sides were tied on points.Teams
17 state champions qualified, along with the 1960 Taça Brasil champions, Palmeiras.| Team | Home city | Home ground |
 Grande do Norte.png" /> ABC | - | |
| América-RJ | - | |
 Bahia | - | |
 Campinense | - | |
 Coritiba | - | |
 Cruzeiro | - | |
 CSA | - | |
 Fonseca | - | |
 Fortaleza | - | |
 Grêmio | - | |
 Metropol | - | |
 Moto Clube | - | |
 Náutico | - | |
 Palmeiras | - | |
 Remo | - | |
 Santa Cruz-SE | - | |
 Santo Antônio | - | |
| Santos | - |