| Season | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8 March 1981 – 31 January 1982 |
| Champions | Melgar 1st Primera División title |
| Relegated | Atlético Torino |
| Copa Libertadores | Melgar Deportivo Municipal |
| Top goalscorer | Jose Carranza (18 goals) |
← 1980 1982 → | |
The 1981 Torneo Descentralizado was the sixty-fifth season of Peruvian football. A total of 16 teams competed in the tournament. The season was divided into two phases. Melgar won its first national title and become the first club outside the Lima Region to win the title.