| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Sherwood Ice Sports Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Dates | March 13–16 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Alberta Golden Bears (6th title) |
| Runner-up | Regina Cougars |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 7 |
| MVP | Chris Helland (Alberta) |
The 1980 CIAU Men's University Cup Hockey Tournament (18th annual) was held at the Sherwood Ice Sports Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Regina Cougars served as tournament host.