The Women's 50 metre freestyle competition of the 2020 European Aquatics Championships was held on 17 and 18 May 2021.

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

The heats were started on 17 May at 10:42.

[3] The semifinals were held on 17 May at 18:17.

[4] The final was held on 18 May at 19:22.