2018 World Rowing Championships – Men's coxless pair

The men's coxless pair competition at the 2018 World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv took place at the Plovdiv Regatta Venue.

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)

Heats
The four fastest boats in each heat advanced directly to the quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the repechage.

Repechage
The four fastest boats advanced to the quarterfinals. The remaining boat took no further part in the competition.

Quarterfinals
The three fastest boats in each quarter advanced to the A/B semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the C/D semifinals.

Semifinals C/D
The three fastest boats in each semi were sent to the C final. The remaining boats were sent to the D final.

Semifinals A/B
The three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The remaining boats were sent to the B final.

Finals
The A final determined the rankings for places 1 to 6. Additional rankings were determined in the other finals.