| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Italy |
| Dates | September 23–October 1 |
| Teams | 22 |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 6 host cities) |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (4th title) |
The 1971 Men's European Volleyball Championship was the eighth edition of the event, organized by Europe's governing volleyball body, the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball. It was hosted in several cities in Italy from September 23 to October 1, 1971, with the final round held in Milan.