The Men's 50 metre butterfly competition at the 2017 World Championships was held on 23 and 24 July 2017.

[1][2] Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows.

The heats were held on 23 July at 10:33.

[3] The semifinals were held on 23 July at 17:53.

[4] The final was held on 24 July at 18:17.