The 1963 Torneio Rio São Paulo was the 16th edition of the football tournament Torneio Rio-São Paulo. It was disputed between 13 February to 31 March.
| Team | City | Nº participations | Best result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo | Rio de Janeiro | 13 | Champions: 1962 | |
| Corinthians | São Paulo | 16 | Champions: 1950, 1953, 1954 | |
| Flamengo | Rio de Janeiro | 15 | Champions: 1961 | |
| Fluminense | Rio de Janeiro | 15 | Champions: 1957, 1960 | |
| Olaria | Rio de Janeiro | 1 | Debut | |
| Palmeiras | São Paulo | 16 | Champions: 1933, 1951 | |
| Portuguesa | São Paulo | 16 | Champions: 1952, 1955 | |
| Santos | Santos | 12 | Champions: 1959 | |
| São Paulo | São Paulo | 16 | Runners-up: 1933, 1962 | |
| Vasco da Gama | Rio de Janeiro | 16 | Champions: 1958 |
The tournament were disputed in a single round-robin format, with the club with most points conquered being the champions.
Following is the summary of the 1963 Torneio Rio-São Paulo tournament:[1] [2]
Note: The match Botafogo 3–1 Santos, disputed 31 March 1963, is also valid for the 1962 Taça Brasil finals (second leg).