The men's 100 metres at the 1998 European Athletics Championships was held at the Népstadion on 18 and 19 August.
Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) and the next 8 fastest (q) advance to the Round 2.
Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) advance to the Semifinals.
Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) advance to the Final.