The men's double sculls competition at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal took place from 18 to 25 July at the Olympic Reggatta Course at Île Notre-Dame.

[1] Three fastest rowers in each heat advanced to the semi-finals.

The remaining rowers must compete in repechage for the remaining spots in semi-finals.

Top three finishers in heat qualify to the semifinal round.

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