2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships – Men's K-2 500 metres

The men's K-2 500 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 four fastest boats in each heat and three fastest 5th ranked boats advanced directly to the semi finals.

Semifinals
The fastest three boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The next three fastest boats in each semifinal boats advanced to the B final. Rest boats advanced to the C final.

Final C
Competitors in this final raced for positions 19 to 27.

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

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