The men's eight competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics took place at Lake of Banyoles, Spain.

[2] The event was won by Canada, the nation's second victory (after 1984) to match Great Britain, East Germany, and West Germany for second-most among nations (behind the United States' 11).

Rowing had been on the programme in 1896 but was cancelled due to bad weather.

The men's eight has been held every time that rowing has been contested, beginning in 1900.

The competition consisted of three main rounds (heats, semifinals, and finals) as well as a repechage.