Atlético was the defending champions but was beaten in the final by its longtime rival Cruzeiro, that conquered its 37th title and became the defending champions.

The league also selects Minas Gerais's representatives in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D and the Copa do Brasil.

The quarterfinals were played necessarily at the best-placed team's home.

In the semifinals, the best-placed team in the first stage in each contest have the right to choose whether to play its home game in the first or second leg.

The best-placed team in the first stage of each contest could win it with two ties.