| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | West Germany |
| Dates | 25 May – 3 June |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  West Germany (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Poland |
| Third place |  France |
| Fourth place |  Spain |
The UEFA European Under-18 Championship 1981 Final Tournament was held in West Germany.