Swimming at the 2016 European Aquatics Championships – Men's 50 metre backstroke

The Men's 50 metre backstroke competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 18 and 19 May 2016.

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

Heats
The heats were held on 18 May at 11:04.

Semifinals
The semifinals were held on 18 May at 19:49.

Final
The final was held on 19 May at 19:32.