| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Singapore |
| Dates | 28 May – 6 June |
| Teams | 7 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Thailand (4th title) |
| Runners-up |  Singapore |
| Third place |  Malaysia |
| Fourth place |  Brunei |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 39 (3 per match) |
← 1981 1985 → | |
The football tournament at the 1983 SEA Games was held from 28 May to 6 June 1983 in Singapore.