| 1979 PBA season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | April 1 – December 15, 1979 |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| TV partner(s) | GTV |
| Season MVP | Fortunato Co, Jr (Crispa Redmanizers) |
| All-Filipino Conference champions | Crispa Redmanizers |
| All-Filipino Conference runners-up | Toyota Tamaraws |
| Open Conference champions | Royal Tru-Orange |
| Open Conference runners-up | Toyota Tamaraws |
| Invitational championship champions | Toyota Tamaraws |
| Invitational championship runners-up | Walk Tall Jeansmakers |
The 1979 PBA season was the fifth season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).