The Men's 50 metre freestyle competition at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships was held on 23 and 24 June 2022.

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

The heats were held on 23 June at 09:30.

[3] The semifinals started on 23 June at 18:42.

[5] The final was held on 24 June at 18:09.