The Women's 50 metre breaststroke competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 21 and 22 May 2016.

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

The heats were held on 21 May at 09:00.

[3] The semifinals were held on 21 May at 16:23.

[4] The Swim-off was held on 21 May at 18:32.