| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Venue(s) | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Dates | 2 September 1939 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Waterside (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Western |
The 1939 Chatham Cup was the 16th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.
The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds.
Teams taking part in the final rounds included Ponsonby, Waterside, Hamilton Wanderers, Western, Millerton Thistle and Mosgiel.