| Season | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Vasco da Gama |
| Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa | Vasco da Gama Flamengo Fluminense América Botafogo |
| Matches played | 94 |
| Goals scored | 238 (2.53 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Flávio (Fluminense) - 18 goals |
| Biggest home win | Fluminense 4-0 Bonsucesso (July 11, 1970) Fluminense 5-1 Madureira (August 29, 1970) América 4-0 Olaria (September 7, 1970) |
| Biggest away win | Bonsucesso 1-5 Flamengo (August 9, 1970) Campo Grande 0-4 Vasco da Gama (September 10, 1970) América 0-4 Flamengo (September 10, 1970) |
| Highest scoring | Fluminense 6-3 Campo Grande (June 28, 1970) |
← 1969 1971 → | |
The 1970 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on June 27, 1970 and ended on September 20, 1970. It was organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Vasco da Gama won the title for the 13th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]