1961 Primera División de Chile
| Dates | 27 May 1961 – 5 January 1962 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Universidad Católica (3rd title) |
| Relegated | none |
| Copa de Campeones | Universidad Católica |
| Matches played | 184 |
| Goals scored | 684 (3.72 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Carlos Campos (24) Honorino Landa (24) |
| Biggest home win | Universidad Católica 7–1 Palestino (1 October) |
| Highest attendance | 54,811 Universidad Católica 0–0 Universidad de Chile (30 December) |
| Total attendance | 1,193,908 |
| Average attendance | 6,488 |
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The 1961 Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol Profesional, was the 29th season of top-flight football in Chile. Universidad Católica won their third title following a 3–2 win against Universidad de Chile in the championship play-off on 5 January 1962, also qualifying for the 1962 Copa de Campeones.