| 1980 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | John Payne |
| Home field | Ivor Wynne Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–7–1 |
| Division place | 1st, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Grey Cup |
| Team MOP | Jerry Anderson |
| Team MOC | Bernie Ruoff |
| Team MOR | Jim Muller |
The 1980 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 23rd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 31st overall. The Tiger-Cats finished in first place in the Eastern Conference with an 8–7–1 record. They appeared in the 68th Grey Cup game, but lost to the Edmonton Eskimos, who won their third straight championship.