The Men's 50 metre backstroke competition of the 2022 European Aquatics Championships was held on 14 and 15 August 2022.

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

The heats were started on 14 August at 09:35.

[3] The swim-off was held on 14 August at 10:15.

[4] The semifinals were started on 14 August at 18:30.