The men's C-1 200 metres competition at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg took place in Sportpark Duisburg.

[1] The schedule is as follows:[2] The fastest six boats in each heat, plus the fastest three remaining boats, advanced to the semi-final.

[3][4][5][6] 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.

[7][8][9] Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18.

[10] Competitors raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three.