The mixed C-2 500 metres competition at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg took place in Sportpark Duisburg.

[1] The schedule is as follows: The fastest three boats in each heat advanced directly to the final.

The next four fastest boats in each heat, plus the fastest remaining boat advanced to the semifinal.

[2][3] The fastest three boats advanced to the final.

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