| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Malaysia |
| Dates | 21–31 August |
| Teams | 7 |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Malaysia (4th title) |
| Runners-up |  Singapore |
| Third place |  Indonesia |
| Fourth place |  Thailand |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 39 (3 per match) |
The football tournament at the 1989 SEA Games was held from 21 to 31 August 1989 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.