The Campeonato Gaúcho Série A1 (Gaúcho Championship A1 Series or Série A1), officially named as Campeonato da Primeira Divisão de Futebol Profissional da FGF - Divisão Especial - Série A1 and commonly known as Campeonato Gaúcho or Gauchão, has been since its founding in 1919 the

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tier of the division of professional

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clubs in the

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ian state of

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, that contest in the ''Campeonato Gaúcho'', typically from January to April, for the state championship title. The

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of two of the better-known Brazilian teams ( Grêmio and

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) have a significant impact in the history of the tournament.

Format

Qualification for competitions

The best placed of league qualify for the

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, excluding the teams having already qualified for the Série A, Série B, Série C or Série D.

Clubs

Throughout its more than 100-year history, dozens of clubs have played Campeonato Gaúcho, including teams that became inactive. The following 12 clubs competed in the 2021 Série A1 season.

Champions

Notes

*9º Regimento de Pelotas is the currently GA Farroupilha. *Floriano is the currently EC Novo Hamburgo. *Ulbra is the currently Canoas SC.

Titles by team

Teams in bold still active.

By city

Participation

Most appearances

Below is the list of clubs that have more appearances in the Campeonato Gaúcho. *

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includes the participations of "Associação Caxias de Futebol" (1972–1975), when GE Flamengo and EC Juventude were merged.

References

External links

FGF website
Federação Gaúcha de Futebol.
Campeonato Gaúcho regulations
Federação Gaúcha de Futebol. {{DEFAULTSORT:Campeonato Gaucho

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