The 1920 Campeonato Carioca, the fifteenth edition of that championship, kicked off on April 11, 1920, and ended on January 2, 1921. It was organized by LMDT (Liga Metropolitana de Desportos Terrestres, or Metropolitan Land Sports League). Ten teams participated. Flamengo won the title for the 3rd time. No teams were relegated.
Participating teams
Club Home location Previous season América Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro Andarahy Andaraí, Rio de Janeiro Bangu Bangu, Rio de Janeiro Botafogo Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro Flamengo Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro Fluminense Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro Mangueira Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro Palmeiras São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro São Cristóvão São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro Villa Isabel Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro
System The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.
Championship
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