Canoeing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's K-2 200 metres

The men's canoe sprint K-2 200 metres competition at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro took place between 17 and 18 August at Lagoa Stadium.

It was the last appearance of the men's K-2 200 metres. The men's C-1 200 metres and men's K-2 200 metres were replaced with women's C-1 200 metres and women's C-2 500 metres as part of the Olympics' move towards gender equality.

Format
The competition comprised heats, semifinals, and a final round. Heat winners advanced to the "A" final, with all other boats getting a second chance in the semifinals. The top three from each semifinal also advanced to the "A" final, and competed for medals. A placing "B" final was held for the other semifinalists.

Schedule
All times are Brasilia Time (UTC-03:00)

Heats
The best placed boat from each heat qualified for the finals, remainder went to the semifinals.

Semifinals
First three boats in each semifinal qualify for the "A" final, remainder go to the "B" final.