The men's tournament in volleyball at the 1972 Summer Olympics was the 3rd edition of the event at the Summer Olympics, organized by the world's governing body, the FIVB in conjunction with the IOC. It was held in Munich, West Germany from 27 August to 9 September 1972.

Qualification

Pools composition

Rosters

Venue

Preliminary round

Pool A

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Pool B

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Final round

11th–12th places

11th place match

9th–10th places

9th place match

5th–8th places

5th–8th semifinals

7th place match

5th place match

Final four

Semifinals

Bronze medal match

Gold medal match

Final standing

Medalists