1981 County Championship

The 1981 Schweppes County Championship was the 82nd officially organised running of the County Championship. Nottinghamshire won the Championship title.

The number of points awarded for a win was increased to 16. The Championship was sponsored by Schweppes for the fourth time.

Table

 * 16 points for a win
 * 8 points to each side for a tie
 * 8 points to side still batting in a match in which scores finish level
 * Bonus points awarded in the first 100 overs of the first innings
 * Batting: 150 runs - 1 point, 200 runs - 2 points 250 runs - 3 points, 300 runs - 4 points
 * Bowling: 3-4 wickets - 1 point, 5-6 wickets - 2 points 7-8 wickets - 3 points, 9-10 wickets - 4 points
 * No bonus points awarded in a match starting with less than 8 hours' play remaining. A one-innings match is played, with the winner gaining 12 points.
 * Position determined by points gained. If equal, then decided on most wins.
 * Each team plays 22 matches.