The 2013 Campeonato Mato-Grossense de Futebol was the 71st edition of the Mato Grosso's top professional football league. The competition began on January 20, and ended on May 5. Cuiabá Esporte Clube won the championship by the 4th time, while Vila Aurora was relegated. Atlético Campoverdense withdrawn their spot on the championship, so the championship had only one relegation spot and nine teams.
Format On the first stage, all teams play against each other in a double round-robin. The worst team is relegated, and the top four teams qualify to the playoffs. The playoffs are two-leg matches.
Qualifications The champion qualifies to the 2014 Copa do Brasil. The best team who isn't on Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Série B or Série C qualifies to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.
Participating teams Club Home city 2012 result Cacerense Cáceres, Mato Grosso Cuiabá Cuiabá Luverdense Lucas do Rio Verde Mato Grosso Cuiabá Mixto Cuiabá Rondonópolis Rondonópolis Sinop Sinop União Rondonópolis Vila Aurora Rondonópolis
First round Standings
Results
Final stage
Semifinals First leg
Second leg
Finals
Cuiabá won the 2013 Campeonato Mato-Grossense.
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