The Men's 200 metre backstroke competition of the 2020 European Aquatics Championships was held on 21 and 22 May 2021.

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

The heats were started on 21 May 2021 at 10:47.

[3] The swim-off was held on 21 May at 12:15.

[4] The semifinals were held on 21 May at 18:30.