1980–81 Liga Alef

The 1980–81 Liga Alef season saw Beitar Netanya (champions of the North Division) and Maccabi Kiryat Gat (champions of the South Division) win the title and promotion to Liga Artzit. Hapoel Tel Hanan also promoted after promotion play-offs.

Promotion play-offs
Hapoel Tel Hanan promoted to Liga Artzit.