The men's 50 metre freestyle event in swimming at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships took place on 2–3 August at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain.

[1][2] Prior to this competition, the existing world and championship records were: The heats were held at 10:00.

[6] The semifinals were held at 18:38.

[7] The final was held at 18:09.

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