| Competition: | Primera División |
| Season: | 1961 |
| Winners: | Racing (14th title) |
| Relegated: | Lanús Los Andes |
| Continentalcup1: | 1962 Copa Libertadores |
| Continentalcup1 Qualifiers: | Racing |
| League Topscorer: |  José Sanfilippo (26 goals) |
| Prevseason: | 1960 |
| Nextseason: | 1962 |
The 1961 Argentine Primera División was the 70th season of top-flight football in Argentina. The season began on April 16 and ended on December 3.[1]
Racing Club won its 14th championship while two teams were relegated to Primera B, Lanús and Los Andes.