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

ClubHome locationPrevious season
AméricaTijuca, Rio de Janeiro6th
AndarahyAndaraí, Rio de Janeiro8th
BanguBangu, Rio de Janeiro5th
BotafogoBotafogo, Rio de Janeiro3rd
FlamengoFlamengo, Rio de Janeiro2nd
FluminenseLaranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro1st
MangueiraTijuca, Rio de Janeiro9th
PalmeirasSão Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro1st (Second level)
São CristóvãoSão Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro4th
Villa IsabelVila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro7th

System

The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.

Championship

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Flamengo1813504419+2531Champions
2Fluminense1811434627+1926
3América1810533924+1525
4Botafogo1810175634+2221
5Andarahy189273626+1020
6Bangu188195142+917
7São Cristóvão188194937+1215
8Villa Isabel1841133153−22111921 Série B
9Palmeiras1832132464−408
10Mangueira1830152474−506