Water polo at the 2021 Summer World University Games – Men's tournament

Men's water polo at the 2021 Summer Universiade was held in XinduXiangcheng Sports Centre Natatorium and Modern Pentathlon Centre Swimming & Fencing Hall from 27 July to 8 August 2023. The dates of all events at the games were changed due to the COVID pandemic.

Results
All times are local (UTC+08:00)

Knock-out stage

 * 9th to 11th place

Brackets

 * Main bracket


 * 5th to 8th place blacket

Semifinals

 * 5th to 8th place

Finals

 * 7th/8th place match


 * 5th/6th place match


 * Bronze medal match


 * Gold medal match