1996 Campeonato Gaúcho
| Season | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Grêmio |
| Relegated | Pratense Rio Grande |
| Copa do Brasil | Grêmio Juventude Internacional |
| Série C | Brasil de Pelotas Caxias Pelotas São Luiz |
| Matches played | 233 |
| Goals scored | 589 (2.53 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Sandro Pires (Ypiranga de Erechim) – 12 goals |
| Biggest home win | Aimoré 5-0 São Paulo (March 27, 1996) Internacional-SM 5-0 Palmeirense (April 17, 1996) |
| Biggest away win | 14 de Julho 0-5 Santa Cruz (March 3, 1996) |
| Highest scoring | Juventude 6-2 Brasil de Pelotas (May 19, 1996) |
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The 76th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on February 2, 1996 and ended on June 30, 1996. Twenty-eight teams participated. Holders Grêmio beat Juventude in the finals and won their 31st title. Pratense and Rio Grande were relegated.