| Competition: | Campeonato Carioca |
| Season: | 1917 |
| Winners: | Fluminense |
| League Topscorer: | Luiz Menezes (Botafogo) – 16 goals |
| Biggest Home Win: | Fluminense 11-1 Bangu (December 9, 1917) |
| Biggest Away Win: | Botafogo 2-7 América (June 10, 1917) Villa Isabel 0-5 Andarahy (September 9, 1917) Andarahy 2-7 Fluminense (December 30, 1917) |
| Highest Scoring: | Fluminense 11-1 Bangu (December 9, 1917) |
| Matches: | 89 |
| Total Goals: | 396 |
| Prevseason: | 1916 |
| Nextseason: | 1918 |
The 1917 Campeonato Carioca, was the twelfth edition of the namesake championship, initiated on May 20, 1917 and ending on February 24, 1918. It was organized by the LMDT (Liga Metropolitana de Desportos Terrestres, or Metropolitan Land Sports League). Ten teams participated. The Fluminense Football Club won the title for their 6th time. No teams were relegated.[1] [2]
| Club | Home location | Previous season |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| Villa Isabel | Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro | |
The tournament was played in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title. The team with the fewest points would play in a playoff against the champions of the second level.[2] [1]
The last-placed team, Villa Isabel, played in a playoff against Cattete, the champions of the Second Level. Villa Isabel won the playoff.[1]