| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Indonesia |
| City | Jakarta |
| Dates | 10–20 September |
| Teams | 6 |
| Venue(s) | Gelora Senayan Main Stadium |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Indonesia (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Malaysia |
| Third place |  Thailand |
| Fourth place |  Burma |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 22 (2.2 per match) |
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The football tournament at the 1987 SEA Games was held from 10 to 20 September 1987 in Jakarta, Indonesia.