The field hockey tournament at the 1979 Pan American Games was the fourth edition of the field hockey event at the Pan American Games. It took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 6 to 14 July 1979.
The three-time defending champions Argentina won their fourth gold medal in a row by defeating Canada 3–0 in the final. Mexico took the bronze medal by defeating Cuba 5–3 after extra time.
Men's field hockey
Results Group stage Group A
Group B
Ninth to tenth place classification
Fifth to eighth place classification
5–8th place semi-finals
Seventh place game
Fifth place game
Medal round
Semi-finals
Bronze medal match
Gold medal match
Final standings
Notes
References Pan American Games field hockey medalists on HickokSports