The Men's 50 metre backstroke competition of the 2018 European Aquatics Championships was held on 3 and 4 August 2018.

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

The heats were started on 3 August at 10:24.

[3] The semifinals were held on 3 August at 17:25.

[4] The final was held on 4 August at 18:18.