| Champ: | Roger Federer |
| Runner: | Stan Wawrinka |
| Score: | 6–4, 7–5 |
| Draw: | 96 (12 / 5) |
| Seeds: | 32 |
| Before Name: | BNP Paribas Open – Men's singles |
| After Name: | BNP Paribas Open – Men's singles |
| Main Name: | Indian Wells Masters |
See main article: 2017 BNP Paribas Open.
Roger Federer defeated Stan Wawrinka in the final, 6–4, 7–5 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2017 Indian Wells Masters. It was his record-equaling fifth Indian Wells title, 25th ATP Tour Masters 1000 singles title, and 90th singles title overall. He did not lose a single set in the entire tournament.
Novak Djokovic was the three-time defending champion, but lost in the fourth round to Nick Kyrgios.
All seeds receive a bye into the second round.