1980 Campeonato Carioca


The 1980 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on August 17, 1980 and ended on November 30, 1980. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ. Only clubs based in the Rio de Janeiro State are allowed to play. Eighteen teams contested this edition. Fluminense won the title for the 24th time. Serrano and Olaria were relegated.

System

The tournament would be divided in four stages:

Taça Guanabara

Played from July until August, this was the last edition of the Taça Guanabara as a tournament separate from the Campeonato Carioca.

Torneio Seletivo

Taça João Baptista Coelho Netto

Playoffs

Taça Gustavo de Carvalho

Aggregate table

Finals