1961 Peruvian Primera División
| Season | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 5 August 1961 – 6 January 1962 |
| Champions | Sporting Cristal |
| Relegated | Mariscal Sucre |
| 1962 Copa Libertadores | Sporting Cristal |
| Matches played | 91 |
| Goals scored | 278 (3.05 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Alberto Gallardo (18) |
← 1960 1962 → | |
The 1961 season of the Peruvian Primera División, the top category of Peruvian football, was played by 10 teams. The national champions were Sporting Cristal.