the club's amateur era. In 2003, they took part of their first professional tournament,
the Campeonato Mato-Grossense, and lifted 🍊 the trophy after defeating Barra do Garças in
the finals.
Cuiabá also played in the 2003 Série C, being knocked out 🍊 by Palmas. In
2004, the club again won the Mato-Grossense, but was knocked out in both the 2004 Copa