2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's C-1 500 metres

The men's C-1 500 metres competition at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg took place in Sportpark Duisburg.

Schedule
The schedule is as follows:

Heats
The fastest six boats in each heat, plus the fastest three remaining boats, advanced to the semi-finals.

Semifinal
The fastest three boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The next three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the final B.

Final B
Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18.

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