| Country: | the Soviet Union |
| Season: | 1961 |
| Division1: | Class A |
| Champions1: | Dinamo Kiev |
| Division2: | Class B |
| Champions2: | Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev Chernomorets Odessa Torpedo Kutaisi |
| Domestic: | Soviet Cup |
| Dchampions: | Shakhter Stalino |
| Prevseason: | 1960 |
| Nextseason: | 1962 |
| Flagicon: | yes |
The 1961 Soviet football championship was the 29th seasons of competitive football in the Soviet Union and the 23rd among teams of sports societies and factories. Dinamo won the championship becoming the Soviet domestic champions for the first time.
| Competition | Winner | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Dinamo Kiev (1) | Torpedo Moscow | |
| Class B | Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev (Russia) | Terek Groznyi (Russia) | |
| Chernomorets Odessa (Ukraine) | SKA Odessa (Ukraine) | ||
| Lokomotiv Tbilisi (Republics group 1) | Shirak Leninakan (Republics group 1) | ||
| Torpedo Kutaisi (Republics group 2) | Shakhter Karaganda (Republics group 2) | ||
| Soviet Cup | Shakhter Stalino (1) | Torpedo Moscow |
Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition
See main article: 1961 Soviet Top League.
[Oct 24 – Nov 5, Krasnodar]
Class A