The men's C-1 200 metres canoe sprint competition at the 2023 European Games took place between 22 and 23 June at the Kryspinów Waterway.

The schedule was as follows:[1] All times are UTC+2 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 in this final raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three.