Swimming at the 2016 European Aquatics Championships – Men's 100 metre backstroke

The Men's 100 metre backstroke competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 16 and 17 May 2016.

Records
Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows.

Heats
The heats were held on 16 May at 10:37.

Swim-off
The Swim-off were held on 16 May at 12:18.

Semifinals
The semifinals were held on 16 May at 18:17.

Final
The final was on 17 May at 18:15.