1979-80 CHL season

This was the 1979-80 Central Hockey League season.

First round

 * (1) Salt Lake Golden Eagles - (6) Houston Apollos 4:2
 * (2) Indianapolis Checkers - (5) Tulsa Oilers 3:0
 * (3) Fort Worth Texans - (4) Birmingham Bulls 3:1

Second round

 * (1) Bye for Salt Lake Golden Eagles
 * (2) Indianapolis Checkers (3) - Fort Worth Texans 1:3

Final

 * (1) Salt Lake Golden Eagles - (3) Fort Worth Texans 4:3