| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Brazil |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 28 October – 3 November 1985 |
| Teams | 6 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Cuba (4th title) |
| Runner-up |  United States |
| Third place | Brazil |
| Fourth place |  Mexico |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 627 (41.8 per match) |
The 1985 Pan American Men's Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the tournament, held in Manaus, Brazil from 28 October to 3 November 1985. It acted as the American qualifying tournament for the 1986 World Championship, where the top placed team qualied.