Get ready for an exciting week of swimming as the 2026 Pro Swim Series kicks off in Austin, Texas! This four-day competition promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent and strategy.
The Big Splash in Austin
The first leg of the 2026 Pro Swim Series is set to begin, and we've got all the details you need to stay informed and entertained. From meet previews to live results, we've got you covered.
Meet Previews and Insights
SwimSwam has dissected the swimmers' entries, providing a comprehensive analysis. Check out their insights here to get a deeper understanding of the competition. And if you're curious about the series' new semifinal structure, head over to this article for a refresher. Plus, don't miss the lowdown on the new prize money structure here.
Psych Sheets and Results
For a closer look at the competition, dive into the psych sheets here. And to keep up with the live results, this link will be your go-to resource.
When to Tune In
The competition will feature preliminary sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. local time, with finals kicking off at 6:00 p.m. local time. Here's a breakdown of the start times across different time zones:
| City | Prelims Start | Finals Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Austin, Texas (CT) | 9:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| New York, United States (ET) | 10:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles, United States (PT) | 7:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| London, United Kingdom (GMT) | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m. (midnight) |
| Sydney, Australia (AEDT) | 2:00 a.m. (next day) | 11:00 a.m. (next day) |
| Tokyo, Japan (JST) | 12:00 a.m. (midnight) | 9:00 a.m. (next day) |
| Dubai, UAE (GST) | 6:00 p.m. | 3:00 a.m. (next day) |
Streaming and Broadcasting
All sessions of the meet, including prelims and finals, will be available for streaming on the USA Swimming Network here. Additionally, the finals on Thursday and Friday will be aired on Peacock here. Here's the detailed schedule:
| Date | Session | Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wednesday, January 14 | Day 1 Prelims | USA Swimming |
| Wednesday, January 14 | Day 1 Distance | USA Swimming |
| Wednesday, January 14 | Day 1 Finals | USA Swimming |
| Thursday, January 15 | Day 2 Prelims | USA Swimming |
| Thursday, January 15 | Day 2 Finals | USA Swimming |
| Thursday, January 15 | Day 2 Finals | Peacock |
| Friday, January 16 | Day 3 Prelims | USA Swimming |
| Friday, January 16 | Day 3 Distance | USA Swimming |
| Friday, January 16 | Day 3 Finals | USA Swimming |
| Friday, January 16 | Day 3 Finals | Peacock |
| Saturday, January 17 | Day 4 Prelims | USA Swimming |
| Saturday, January 17 | Day 4 Finals | USA Swimming |
Event Schedule Breakdown
Wednesday Prelims:
- Women's 50 Freestyle Heats
- Men's 50 Freestyle Heats
- Women's 100 Breaststroke Heats
- Men's 100 Breaststroke Heats
- Women's 200 Individual Medley Heats
- Men's 200 Individual Medley Heats
- Women's 100 Backstroke Heats
- Men's 100 Backstroke Heats
Wednesday Distance:
- Women's 1500 Freestyle Early Heats
- Men's 1500 Freestyle Early Heats
Wednesday Finals:
- Women's 1500 Freestyle Fastest Heat
- Men's 1500 Freestyle Fastest Heat
- Women's 50 Freestyle Semifinals
- Men's 50 Freestyle Semifinals
- Women's 100 Breaststroke Final
- Men's 100 Breaststroke Final
- Women's 200 Individual Medley Semifinal
- Men's 200 Individual Medley Semifinal
- Women's 100 Backstroke Final
- Men's 100 Backstroke Final
Thursday Prelims:
- Women's 50 Breaststroke Heats
- Men's 50 Breaststroke Heats
- Women's 100 Butterfly Heats
- Men's 100 Butterfly Heats
- Women's 200 Backstroke Heats
- Men's 200 Backstroke Heats
- Women's 400 Freestyle Heats
- Men's 400 Freestyle Heats
Thursday Finals:
- Women's 200 Individual Medley Final
- Men's 200 Individual Medley Final
- Women's 50 Freestyle Final
- Men's 50 Freestyle Final
- Women's 50 Breaststroke Semifinals
- Men's 50 Breaststroke Semifinals
- Women's 200 Backstroke Final
- Men's 200 Backstroke Final
- Women's 100 Butterfly Final
- Men's 100 Butterfly Final
- Women's 400 Freestyle Final
- Men's 400 Freestyle Final
Friday Prelims:
- Women's 200 Freestyle Heats
- Men's 200 Freestyle Heats
- Women's 50 Butterfly Heats
- Men's 50 Butterfly Heats
- Women's 400 Individual Medley Heats
- Men's 400 Individual Medley Heats
- Women's 50 Backstroke Heats
- Men's 50 Backstroke Heats
- Women's 800 Freestyle Heats
- Men's 800 Freestyle Heats
Friday Distance Session:
- Women's 800 Freestyle Heats
- Men's 800 Freestyle Early Heats
Friday Finals:
- Men's 800 Freestyle Fastest Heat
- Women's 50 Breaststroke Final
- Men's 50 Breaststroke Final
- Women's 200 Freestyle Final
- Men's 200 Freestyle Final
- Women's 50 Butterfly Semifinals
- Men's 50 Butterfly Semifinals
- Women's 400 Individual Medley Final
- Men's 400 Individual Medley Final
- Women's 50 Backstroke Semifinals
- Men's 50 Backstroke Semifinals
Saturday Prelims:
- Women's 100 Freestyle Heats
- Men's 100 Freestyle Heats
- Women's 200 Breaststroke Heats
- Men's 200 Breaststroke Heats
- Women's 200 Butterfly Heats
- Men's 200 Butterfly Heats
Saturday Finals:
- Women's 800 Freestyle Final
- Women's 200 Butterfly Final
- Men's 200 Butterfly Final
- Women's 200 Breaststroke Final
- Men's 200 Breaststroke Final
- Women's 50 Backstroke Final
- Men's 50 Backstroke Final
- Women's 100 Freestyle Final
- Men's 100 Freestyle Final
Scheduling Notes:
- Only the fastest (single) seeded heat of the Women's and Men's 1500m and Men's 800m Freestyle events will be swum in the Finals Session. All other heats will swim slowest to fastest.
- The Women's 800m Freestyle will be offered as a Preliminaries and Finals event. All preliminary heats will take place during the Distance Freestyle Session on Day 3, with the top eight swimmers advancing to the Final on Day 4.
- The 1500m Freestyle will alternate women and men, with the second fastest seeded heat of the Men's 1500m Freestyle concluding 75 minutes before the Day 1 Finals Session begins.
- The 800m Freestyle will alternate women (prelims) and men (timed finals), with the second fastest seeded heat of the Men's 800m Freestyle concluding 75 minutes before the Day 3 Finals Session.
- Athletes can enter the 50m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke, and/or 50m Breaststroke if they've achieved the corresponding qualifying standards.
Get ready for an action-packed week of swimming! And remember, this is just the first stop of the 2026 Pro Swim Series. Stay tuned for more exciting competitions ahead!
