The men's K-2 1000 metres competition at the 2018 ICF Canoe Sprint World
Championships in Montemor-o-Velho took place at the Centro de Alto Rendimento de
Montemor-o-Velho.[1] The schedule was as follows:[2] All times are Western European Summer Time (UTC+1) Heat winners advanced directly to the A final. The next six fastest boats in each heat advanced to the semifinals.[3][4][5] Qualification was as follows: The fastest three boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The next four fastest boats in each semi, plus the fastest remaining boat advanced to the B final.[6][7] Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18.[8] Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three.[9]