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Swim England confirms 2026 swimming competition schedule
December 22, 2025Swim England has announced its swimming competition dates for 2026.
Starting off with the National Summer Meet (50m), the long-course competition is one of the highlights of the season, showcasing high levels of swimming on the national stage. The key information for Summer Meet 2026 has also been released, which includes the competition schedule and conditions.
Next up is the National County Team Championships, a thrilling team event where counties compete for points and pride in two divisions.
2026 will finish with the National Winter Championships (25m) as usual, which is Swim England’s short-course meet just before Christmas.
Find information on exact dates and venues below.
- National Summer Meet (50m): 27 July – 1 August – Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield
- National County Team Championships: 4 October – Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield
- National Winter Championships (25m): 10-13 December – Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield
Also confirmed are the 2026 Masters Swimming and Open Water swimming event dates.
