2018 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's VL2

The men's VL2 competition at the 2018 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Montemor-o-Velho took place at the Centro de Alto Rendimento de Montemor-o-Velho.

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Western European Summer Time (UTC+1)

Heats
The fastest three boats in each heat advanced directly to the final. The next four fastest boats in each heat, plus the fastest remaining boat advanced to the semifinal.

Semifinal
The fastest three boats advanced to the final.

Final
Competitors raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three.