The 2013 Campeonato Maranhense de Futebol was the 96th edition of the Maranhão's top professional football league. The competition began on February 17, and ended on June 12. Maranhão Atlético Clube won the championship for the 14th time, while São José and Americano were relegated.
Format In the first stage, there are two rounds. Each round is a round-robin. The four best teams in each round advances to a playoff, so the winner of the round can be determined.
In the final stage, each round winner plays in the final. If the same team wins both rounds, that team is the champion.
Qualifications The champion qualifies to the 2014 Copa do Brasil.
Participating teams Club Home city 2012 result Americano Bacabal Bacabal Bacabal Balsas Balsas Cordino Barra do Corda Imperatriz Imperatriz Maranhão São Luís Sampaio Corrêa São Luís Santa Quitéria Santa Quitéria do Maranhão São José de Ribamar São José de Ribamar
First round
Standings
Results
Playoffs
Semifinals
First leg
Second leg
Finals
Sociedade Imperatriz de Desportos won the first round and qualifies to the Final stage.
Second round
Standings
Results
Playoffs
Semifinals
First leg
Second leg
Finals
Maranhão Atlético Clube won the second round and qualifies to the Final stage.
Final stage
Maranhão won the 2013 Campeonato Brasiliense.
Final standings
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