| Season | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 May 1971 – 8 January 1972 |
| Champions | Universitario 14th Primera División title |
| Relegated | ADO Octavio Espinosa Porvenir Miraflores |
| 1972 Copa Libertadores | Universitario Alianza Lima |
← 1970 1972 → | |
The 1971 Torneo Descentralizado was the 55th season of the highest division of Peruvian football. The number of teams increased from 14 to 16 teams as four teams gained promotion. The last three teams were relegated from the first division.
The national champion was Universitario. ADO, Octavio Espinosa and Porvenir Miraflores were relegated.