| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Fiji |
| Dates | 7–13 December |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  New Zealand (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Australia |
| Third place |  Fiji |
| Fourth place |  New Caledonia |
The OFC U-20 Championship 1980 was held in Fiji. It also served as qualification for the intercontinental play-off for the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship.