Spectator Information

The Swim England Open Water National Masters Championships provide a fantastic opportunity to see open water across a huge range of ages.

Family and friends often come along to support swimmers and enjoy the fun, with a festival atmosphere on the shore.

You never know, you might even be inspired to take part next year!

Swim England Open Water National Masters Championships 2026

• When: 26 July 2026
• Where: Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Rd, Sheffield S26 5PQ

General spectator entry is free of charge.

New for 2026  – Premier Spectator Viewing

The new Waterfront Cafe is now open right next to where the main action will take place.

Enjoy a Premier Viewing Ticket for just £5. Two viewing locations to choose from:

1. Viewing Platform: exclusive access to a balcony above the waterfront cafe, offering the perfect vantage point of both the race start and finish, for ticket holders only.
2. Waterside: exclusive access to waterside path, opposite the finish, with restricted access for ticket holders only.

Tickets go on sale from 15 June and are valid for one distance racing only, and are subject to availability: