See main article: Badminton at the 1981 SEA Games.
| Event: | Badminton – Men's team |
| Games: | 1981 |
| Venue: | Camp Crame Gymnasium |
| Dates: | 9 – 10 December 1981 |
| Nations: | 6 |
| Prev: | 1979 |
| Next: | 1983 |
The men's team badminton tournament at the 1981 SEA Games was held from 9 to 10 December 1981 at the Camp Crame Gymnasium in Manila, Philippines.
All times are Philippine Standard Time
| Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 9 December | 09:00 | First round | |
| Wednesday, 9 December | 13:00 | Semi-finals | |
| Thursday, 10 December | 19:00 | Gold medal match |