2002 in Ecuadorian football

The 2002 season was the 80th season of competitive football in Ecuador.

Serie A

 * Champion: Emelec (10th title)
 * International cup qualifiers:
 * 2003 Copa Libertadores: Emelec, Barcelona, El Nacional
 * 2002 Copa Sudamericana: Barcelona, Aucas
 * Relegated: Olmedo, Macará

Serie B

 * Winner: Técnico Universitario (4th title)
 * Promoted: Técnico Universitario, Manta
 * Relegated: LDU Portoviejo

Segunda

 * Winner: Deportivo Quevedo
 * Promoted: Deportivo Quevedo

Senior team
The Ecuador national team played 15 matches in 2002: three FIFA World Cup matches, to CONCACAF Gold Cup matches, and ten friendlies.

2002 FIFA World Cup
Ecuador participated in their first FIFA World Cup. They were drawn in Group G with Italy, Mexico, and Croatia. They were eliminated from the competition in the Group Stage, but not before registering their first World Cup victory over 1998 third-place finisher, Croatia.

CONCACAF Gold Cup
Ecuador was invited to play in the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup, held in the United States. They were drawn into Group D with Haiti and Canada. Despite a tie among all the team in the group, they were eliminated from the competition in the Group Stage by a draw of lots.