| Competition: | Ecuadorian Serie A |
| Season: | 1972 |
| Winners: | Emelec |
| League Topscorer: | Nelsinho (Barcelona), 15 goals |
| Prevseason: | 1971 |
| Nextseason: | 1973 |
The 1972 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A, the first division of Ecuadorian football (soccer), was played by 16 teams. The champion was Emelec.