| Season | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Botafogo |
| Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa | Vasco da Gama Flamengo Fluminense Bangu Botafogo |
| Taça Brasil | Botafogo |
| Matches played | 94 |
| Goals scored | 224 (2.38 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Roberto (Botafogo) - 13 goals |
| Biggest home win | Botafogo 5-0 Bonsucesso (April 6, 1968) |
| Biggest away win | São Cristóvão 0-5 Flamengo (March 27, 1968) |
| Highest scoring | São Cristóvão 2-4 Bangu (March 24, 1968) Fluminense 4-2 Campo Grande (April 3, 1968) Fluminense 2-4 Flamengo (April 20, 1968) |
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The 1968 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on March 9, 1968 and ended on June 9, 1968. It was organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Botafogo won the title for the 14th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]