In 2006, the Brazilian Football Confederation created the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20, the official national tournament for U-20 teams. The first edition was played in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, contested by 30 clubs – the 20 clubs currently playing in the Campeonato Brasileiro plus 10 qualified from the federation's national ranking.

Format

In the first round, the 30 clubs were divided in six groups of five clubs each. The two best placed clubs of each group plus the four best third placed teams qualified to the second stage. The second stage onwards were contested in single knockout matches. The semifinals losers played a third place match, whereas the winners played the final.

Host cities

In 2006, the host cities were Bagé, Novo Hamburgo, Pelotas, Porto Alegre, and Santana do Livramento. The final match occurred in the city of Canoas.

List of champions

Year	Host		Final
			Winner	Score	Runner-up
2006 Details	Rio Grande do Sul		Internacional	4−0	Grêmio
2007 Details	Rio Grande do Sul		Cruzeiro	1−0	Internacional

Titles by team

Club	State	Titles
Cruzeiro		1 title
Internacional		1 title

Titles by state

State	Titles
	1 title
	1 title

See also

• Campeonato Brasileiro

External links

• RSSSF
• Federação Gaúcha de Futebol