1979 Mestaruussarja

Statistics of Mestaruussarja in the 1979 season.

Overview
Preliminary Stage was contested by 12 teams, and higher 8 teams go into Championship Group. Lower 4 teams fought in promotion/relegation group with higher 4 teams of Ykkönen.

OPS Oulu won the championship.

Table
The teams obtained bonus points on the basis of their preliminary stage position.