Poul Petersen may refer to:
Poul Petersen (footballer) (1921–1997), Danish footballer and Olympic bronze medalist (1960) Poul Petersen (swimmer) (1912–1959), Danish swimmer Poul Erik Petersen (1927–1992), Danish Olympic footballer (1952) Poul Petersen (actor) (1905–1986), Danish actor and theater director, in Affæren Birte Poul Petersen (badminton), Danish badminton player PVP Karting, a racing kart manufacturer founded and run by Poul V Petersen
See also Poul Pedersen (1932–2017), Danish footballer and Olympic silver medalist (1948) Poul Pedersen (cinematographer) (1925-2003), American cinematographer for Danish films