1980–81 Pervaya Liga season

The 1980-81 Pervaya Liga season was the 31st season of the Pervaya Liga, the second level of ice hockey in the Soviet Union. 16 teams participated in the league, and Izhstal Izhevsk won the championship and was promoted to the Soviet Championship League along with Kristall Saratov.

Promotion/Relegation round
The promotion/relegation round was made up of separate rankings, but they take into account cross-matches between Pervaya and Vtoraya Liga squads.