1980–81 IIHF European Cup

The 1980–81 European Cup was the 16th edition of the European Cup, IIHF's premier European club ice hockey tournament. The season started on October 9, 1980, and finished on August 9, 1981.

The tournament was won by CSKA Moscow, who won the final group.

First round
EHC Arosa, HK Olimpija Ljubljana, Mannheimer ERC  :  bye

Second round
🇫🇮 HIFK, 🇸🇪 Brynäs IF, Poldi Kladno, CSKA Moscow   :  bye

Final Group
(Urtijëi, Italy)