Athletics at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Men's 220 yards

The men's 220 yards event at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held on 22 and 24 July at the Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff, Wales.

Heats
Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals
Qualification: First 2 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the semifinals.

Semifinals
Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the final.