The men's coxed pair competition at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota took place in Nathan Benderson Park.

[1] The schedule was as follows:[1] All times are Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) Heat winners advanced directly to the final.

The remaining boats were sent to the repechage.

[2] The four fastest boats advanced to the final.

The remaining boat took no further part in the competition.