The men's single sculls 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) The two fastest boats in each heat advanced directly to the quarterfinals.

[2] The two fastest boats in each repechage advanced to the quarterfinals.

[3] The three fastest boats in each quarter advanced to the A/B semifinals.

[5] The three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the A final.