The 2017 Campeonato Carioca Série B1 was the 38th edition of the main football division in Rio de Janeiro. The contest is organized by FERJ. from 2017, in Campeonato Carioca Série B called Série B1. The main novelty for a season will be an inclusion of the two times demoted in the 2017 Campeonato Carioca.[2]
The Carapebus was downgraded as Campos,[3] however after the dispute in 2017 Campeonato Carioca the partnership between the two teams ended and the Campos joined FERJ, contending in Serie C 2017.[4]
Source: [citation needed] Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated