The Men's sprint event of the 2017 UCI Track Cycling World Championships was held on 14 and 15 April 2017.

[3] Heat winners advanced to the 1/8 finals.

[4] Heat winners advanced to the quarterfinals.

[5] Matches were extended to a best-of-three format hereon; winners proceeded to the semifinals.

[6] Winners proceeded to the gold medal final; losers proceeded to the bronze medal final.