The men's canoe sprint C-2 1,000 metres at the 2012 Olympic Games in London took place between 7 and 9 August at Eton Dorney.

[1] German pairing Peter Kretschmer and Kurt Kuschela won the gold medal.

Heat winners advanced to the 'A' final, with all other boats getting a second chance in the semi-finals.

The top three from each semifinal also advanced to the 'A' final, and competed for medals.

The slowest two canoeists in each semi-final qualified for the placing 'B' final.