Football at the 1979 South Pacific Games
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Fiji |
| Dates | 29 August – 7 September |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | (in Suva host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Tahiti (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Fiji |
| Third place | Solomon Islands |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 20 |
| Goals scored | 148 (7.4 per match) |
← 1975 1983 → | |
The 1979 South Pacific Games was the sixth edition where football was introduced and was held in Suva, Fiji, during August and September 1979.