The 2013 Campeonato Paraibano de Futebol was the 103rd edition of the Paraíba's top professional football league. The competition began on January 6, and ended on May 30. Botafogo won the championship by the 26th time. while Paraíba and Cruzeiro were relegated.
Format In the first stage all teams except Campinense and Sousa played against each other twice. The six best teams advanced to the second stage, and the two worst teams were relegated. Also, the two best teams qualified for the final stage, but they still had to play the second stage.
In the second stage, the six teams were joined by Campinense and Sousa. All teams played against each other twice. The two best teams advanced to the final stage.
The four teams in the final stage played the semifinals, with the winners of each match contesting the final.
Qualifications The champion qualified for the 2014 Copa do Brasil. The best team who isn't on Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Série B and Série C qualified for the 2013 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. The two best teams qualified for the 2014 Copa do Nordeste.
Participating teams Club Home city 2012 result Atlético Cajazeirense Cajazeiras Auto Esporte João Pessoa Botafogo-PB João Pessoa Campinense Campina Grande CSP João Pessoa Cruzeiro Itaporanga Nacional Patos Paraíba Cajazeiras Sousa Sousa Treze Campina Grande
First stage Standings
Results
Second stage The six teams from first stage are joined by Campinense and Sousa.
Standings
Results
Final stage
Semifinals First leg
Second leg
Finals
Botafogo is the champion of the 2013 Campeonato Paraibano.
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