The men's 100 metres at the 2002 European Athletics Championships were held at the Olympiastadion on August 6 and August 7.

Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) and the next 8 fastest (q) advance to the Round 2.

Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) advance to the semifinals.

Qualification: First 4 in each semifinal (Q) advance to the final.