The men's 200 metres event at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships was held at Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium on 21 and 22 July.
Qualification: First 4 of each heat (Q) and the 4 fastest times (q) qualified for the semifinals.
[1] Wind:Heat 1: +1.3 m/s, Heat 2: +0.9 m/s, Heat 3: +1.6 m/s, Heat 4: -1.2 m/s, Heat 5: +1.3 m/s Qualification: First 2 of each heat (Q) and the 2 fastest times (q) qualified for the final.
[3] Wind:Heat 1: +1.5 m/s, Heat 2: +1.1 m/s, Heat 3: +2.0 m/s Wind: +1.2 m/s[6]