| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Pakistan |
| Dates | 20–26 October |
| Teams | 6 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Pakistan (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Bangladesh |
| Third place |  India |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 10 (1.25 per match) |
← 1987 1991 → | |
The men's football tournament at the 1989 South Asian Games was held from 20 to 26 October in Pakistan.[1][2][3]