1983 Torneo Descentralizado

Torneo Descentralizado
Season1983
Dates17 April 1983 –
21 December 1983
ChampionsSporting Cristal
RelegatedJuan Aurich
León de Huánuco
Copa LibertadoresSporting Cristal
Melgar
1982
1984

The 1983 Torneo Descentralizado, the top tier of Peruvian football (soccer), was played by 17 teams. The national champion was Sporting Cristal.

Top 6 from First Stage played in Lima for the Championship without carrying their whole season record; top 3 entered that round with Bonus of 3, 2, and 1 point respectively. For 1984 First Division grew to 25 teams. So besides Sport Pilsen which gained the right to be promoted, 9 other teams were invited to join First Division.