| Country: | Canada |
| Num Teams: | 8 |
| Prev Year: | 2006 |
| Medal Type: | world minor |
| Champion: | USA |
| Num Championships: | 2 |
| Second: | CUB |
| Third: | DOM |
| Prev Edition: | 1979 |
The 1981 Intercontinental Cup was held in Canada. Eight teams competed in the tournament which was won by the United States national baseball team.