| Season | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Bangu |
| Taça Brasil | Fluminense |
| Matches played | 94 |
| Goals scored | 263 (2.8 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Paulo Borges (Bangu) - 16 goals |
| Biggest home win | Flamengo 5-1 Olaria (September 27, 1966) Flamengo 4-0 São Cristóvão (October 2, 1966) |
| Biggest away win | São Cristóvão 0-7 América (October 23, 1966) |
| Highest scoring | América 3-6 Fluminense (December 17, 1966) |
← 1965 1967 → | |
The 1966 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on September 11, 1966 and ended on December 18, 1966. It was organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Bangu won the title for the second time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]