Get ready for an action-packed swimming season! While 2026 might not feature a World Championships, it's packed with thrilling events like the Commonwealth Games, European Championships, Pan Pacific Championships, and the Asian Games. But before we dive into those, let's explore the benchmark meets happening worldwide this February.
Japan, Australia, and Great Britain are leading the way as key hosts for these meets. Stay tuned as we bring you coverage throughout the month.
Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming meets:
- Tokyo Senior Winter Swimming Meet (JPN): January 31st - February 1st
- Midmar Mile (RSA): February 5th - 6th
- Dubai Open Swimming Championships (UAE): February 6th - 8th
- Tokyo Winter Swimming Championships (JPN): February 7th - 8th
- Queensland Sprint Championships (AUS): February 7th - 8th
- IX CIUTAT DE PALMA Open Swimming Trophy (ESP): February 7th
- Victorian Open LC Championships (AUS): February 13th - 15th
- BUCS Long Course Swimming Championships (GBR): February 13th - 15th
- Lisbon International (POR): February 13th - 14th
- Konami Open (JPN): February 14th - 15th
- NSW Senior Metro Championships (AUS): February 13th - 15th
- McCullagh International (IRL): February 19th - 21st
And this is the part most people miss: these benchmark meets are crucial for swimmers to showcase their skills and prepare for the bigger events later in the year. It's an exciting time for swimming enthusiasts!
If you know of any other meets happening this February that we might have overlooked, please share them in the comments below. We want to ensure we cover all the exciting swimming action!
(P.S. Don't forget to check out our coverage of the Commonwealth Games, European Championships, and more later this year! It's going to be a thrilling ride!)
