The 65th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on August 4, 1985 and ended in December 8, 1985. Fourteen teams participated. Grêmio won their 23rd title. Gaúcho and Rio-Grandense were relegated.[1][2]
First round: The fourteen clubs played each other in a single round-robin system. The team with the most points qualified to the Finals.
Second round: The fourteen clubs played each other in a single round-robin system. The team with the most points qualified to the Finals. The two teams with the fewest points in the sum of both rounds were relegated.
Finals: The round winners would play to define the champions. If the same team won both rounds it won the title automatically.
Updated to match(es) played on October 20, 1985. Source: RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on December 8, 1985. Source: RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on December 8, 1985. Source: RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored.