The men's 200 metres at the 2012 European Athletics Championships was held at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on 29 and 30 June.
First 4 in each heat (Q) and 4 best performers (q) advance to the Semifinals.
Wind:
Heat 1: -0.3 m/s, Heat 2: -1.1 m/s, Heat 3: -0.5 m/s, Heat 4: -0.1 m/s, Heat 5: +0.4 m/s
First 2 in each heat (Q) and 2 best performers (q) advance to the Final.
Wind:
Heat 1: -0.3 m/s, Heat 2: -0.1 m/s, Heat 3: -1.7 m/s
Wind: -0.9m/s