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

[1][2] Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows.

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

[3] The semifinals were held on 18 May at 19:49.

[4] The final was held on 19 May at 19:32.