| 1981 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Ralph Sazio (3–2) Joe Zuger (8–2–1) |
| Head coach | Frank Kush |
| Home field | Ivor Wynne Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–4–1 |
| Division place | 1st, East |
| Playoff finish | Lost East Final |
| Team MOP | Tom Clements |
| Team MOC | Rocky DiPietro |
| Team MOR | Howard Fields |
The 1981 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 24th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 32nd overall. The Tiger-Cats finished in first place in the East Division for the second consecutive year with an 11–4–1 record. They lost the East Final to the heavy underdog Ottawa Rough Riders team that finished 5–11–0. In the first season of full inter-division play, the Tiger-Cats finished with a 6–0 record against the East Division, outscoring their opponents 197 to 71.