The men's 200 metres event at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games was held on 21 and 22 July at the Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland.

[1] It was the first time that the metric distance was contested at the Games replacing the 220 yards event.

Held on 21 July The first 4 in each heat (Q) qualified directly for the quarterfinals.

m/s, Heat 8: +5.8 m/s Held on 21 July The first 4 in each heat (Q) qualified directly for the semifinals.

m/s, Heat 3: +6.9 m/s, Heat 4: +4.9 m/s Held on 22 July The first 4 in each semifinal (Q) qualified directly for the final.