| Competition: | Uganda National First Division League |
| Season: | 1971 |
| Winners: | Army |
| League Topscorer: | Polly Ouma, Simba FC (18) |
| Prevseason: | 1970 |
| Nextseason: | 1974 |
The 1971 Uganda National First Division League was the fourth season of the Ugandan football championship, the top-level football league of Uganda.
The 1971 Uganda National First Division League was contested by 8 teams and was won by Simba FC, the Army side. In the next two seasons of 1972 and 1973 the championship was not completed because of civil unrest.
The top goalscorer in the 1971 season was Polly Ouma of Simba FC with 18 goals.