| Final positions | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Club Universidad de Chile |
| Runner-up | Colo-Colo |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Luis Ramos (Universidad de Chile) 12 goals |
The 1979 Copa Polla Gol was the ninth edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on February 17, 1979, and concluded on April 14, 1979. Only first level teams took part in the tournament. Universidad de Chile won the competition for their first time, beating Colo-Colo 2–1 in the final. The points system in the first round awarded 2 points for a win, increased to 3 points if the team scored 4 or more goals.