The 61st season of the

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kicked off on June 7, 1981, and ended on November 29, 1981. Twelve teams participated. Internacional won their 26th title.

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and São Gabriel were relegated.

Participating teams

System

The championship would have two stages.: * First phase: The twelve clubs played each other in a double round-robin system. The eight best teams qualified to the Final phase, with the best teams and the best hinterland teams in each round earning one bonus point. the bottom two teams in the sum of both rounds were relegated. * Final phase: The eight remaining teams played each other in a double round-robin system; the team with the most points won the title.

Participating teams

System

Championship

First phase

First round

Second round

Final standings

Relegation Playouts

Final phase

References