2002 Campeonato Gaúcho


The 82nd season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on January 13, 2002 and ended in May 29, 2002. Seventeen teams participated. Holders Grêmio were eliminated in the Semifinals, while Internacional beat 15 de Novembro in the finals and won their 34th title. São Paulo was relegated.

Participating teams

ClubHome locationPrevious season
15 de NovembroCampo Bom
10th
CaxiasCaxias do Sul
5th
EsportivoBento Gonçalves
8th
GrêmioPorto Alegre
1st
GuaraniVenâncio Aires
9th
InternacionalPorto Alegre
3rd
JuventudeCaxias do Sul
2nd
PalmeirensePalmeira das Missões
1st
Passo FundoPasso Fundo
11th
PelotasPelotas
4th
São GabrielSão Gabriel
2nd
São JoséPorto Alegre
6th
São LuizIjuí
12th
São PauloRio Grande
14th
Santa CruzSanta Cruz do Sul
7th
Santo ÂngeloSanto Ângelo
15th
VeranópolisVeranópolis
13th

System

The championship would have three stages:

First phase

First round

Second round

Final standings

Semifinals

Finals

Semifinals

Group I

Group II

Finals