Pernambucano - 3 (Brazil) 2024/25

The Campeonato Pernambucano Série A3 was the third tier of professional football in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco. Organized by the Federação Pernambucana de Futebol (FPF), the competition served as the final step in the regional pyramid before being discontinued. The tournament traces its origins to 1996, when it launched as the Copa Intermunicipal. After running for three seasons under that name, it became the Terceira Divisão in 2000. The competition went dormant for two decades following its final edition in 2002 before a revival attempt in 2023 rebranded it as Série A3. The format for the 2024 season featured eight clubs competing in a single round-robin structure. América PE, 1º de Maio, Cha Grande, Sete de Setembro, Caruaru City, Belo Jardim, Águia de Cumaru, and another participant contested the matches. The season ended with significant administrative disruption. América PE was declared champion and secured promotion to Série A2. Águia de Cumaru finished as runner-up and also moved up a level. Other teams faced point deductions or result annulments due to irregular player registrations. The competition proved short-lived after its restart. The FPF decided to discontinue the third tier immediately after the 2024 season to reduce operational costs and simplify the league structure. This decision effectively merged the system back to two tiers. Consequently, there is no relegation from the former third tier. Ramalat holds the record for the most titles in the original iterations, winning four consecutive championships between 1996 and 1999. Later champions included Ferroviário do Cabo, Itacuruba, Vera Cruz, and Ypiranga in the revival year. The 2024 edition was sponsored by Betnacional. The official website for the governing body is fpf-pe.com.br.