The 1929 Campeonato Carioca, the 24th edition of that championship, kicked off on April 7, 1929 and ended on November 24, 1929. It was organized by AMEA (Associação Metropolitana de Esportes Atléticos, or Metropolitan Athletic Sports Association). Eleven teams participated. Vasco da Gama won the title for the 3rd time. No teams were relegated.
Participating teams
After Villa Isabel left the league, AMEA invited Bonsucesso, winner of the last three editions of the Second level to join the first level.
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 Bonsucesso Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro Brasil Urca, Rio de Janeiro Flamengo Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro Fluminense Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro São Cristóvão São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro Syrio e Libanez Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro Vasco da Gama São Cristóvão, 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
Playoffs
References