The South American Access Championship (Spanish: Campeonato Sudamericano de Ascenso, Portuguese: Campeonato Sulamericano de Acesso), was a tournament between national teams from South America that were formed only by athletes who did not disputed their national top league level.

Rules stated that in case of two teams finished tied on points at the end of the championship, they had to play a playoff match with extra time if necessary.

Argentina was represented by the complete Nueva Chicago team (plus four players from other clubs), Peru by KDT Nacional (champion of 1961 Second Division), Brazil by Santista (reinforced with Portuguesa Santista players),[2] and Chile by club Unión San Felipe.

The mission was successful so Brazil contested the competition but with a team formed by players competing in Campeonato Carioca (First Division).

The title of the second edition was decided in a tiebreaker game between Brazil and Argentina, which also ended in a draw (1–1) and guaranteed the conquest for the Brazilians through the average of goals scored.