Athletics at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games – Men's 1500 metres

The men's 1500 metres event at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games was held on 18 and 22 July at the Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first time that the metric distance was contested at the Games replacing the mile.

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