| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  East Germany |
| Dates | 13–20 September |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Champions | East Germany (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Japan |
| Third place |  Soviet Union |
| Fourth place |  Bulgaria |
The 1969 FIVB Men's World Cup was held from 13 to 20 September 1969 in East Germany.