The men's eight competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles took place at the Long Beach Marine Stadium.

Canada repeated as bronze medalists, stretching their podium streak in the event to three Games.

The United States held a 5–2 edge and the reigning crown, having beaten the British team in the final in 1928 to take their third straight gold.

The Leander Club had won the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley in 1929 and 1932.

Canada, Great Britain, and the United States each made their sixth appearance, tied for most among nations to that point.