The Men's 100 metre freestyle competition at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships was held on 21 and 22 June 2022.

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

The heats were started on 21 June at 09:09.

[4] The swim-off was held on 21 June at 20:20.

[5] The final was held on 22 June at 18:22.