The men's double sculls competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich took place from 27 August – 2 September at the Olympic Reggatta Course in Oberschleißheim.

[1] Winner of each heat (green) qualify to the semifinal round, remainder goes to the repechage.

Top two finishers in each heat qualify to the semifinal round.

First three qualify to the Final A, remainder to Final B.