1996 European Athletics Indoor Championships – Men's 200 metres

The men's 200 metres event at the 1996 European Athletics Indoor Championships was held in Stockholm Globe Arena on 9–10 March.

Heats
The winner of each heat (Q) and the next 5 fastest runners-up (q) qualified for the semifinals.

Semifinals
The winner of each semifinal (Q) and the next 1 fastest (q) qualified for the final. The subsequent 4 fastest qualified for the B final.