1961 County Championship
| Cricket format | First-class cricket |
|---|---|
| Tournament format(s) | League system |
| Champions | Hampshire |
The 1961 County Championship was the 62nd officially organised running of the County Championship. Hampshire won their first ever Championship title.
For the 1961 season, the follow-on was abolished in the County Championship, when play took place on the first day of matches. Teams were able to forfeit their second innings, but none did so.