Get ready for an exciting week of swimming as the 2026 Pro Swim Series kicks off in Austin, Texas! This four-day competition, starting tomorrow, is a must-watch for all swimming enthusiasts.
A Swimming Extravaganza 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 engaged. From meet previews to live results, we've got you covered.
Meet Previews and Insights
For a deep dive into the swimmers' entries and strategies, check out SwimSwam's comprehensive preview here. And if you're curious about the series' new semifinal structure, head over to this article for a refresher. Additionally, learn about the new prize money structure and how it might impact the competition here. Stay tuned for our review of the top storylines to watch, coming later today!
Psych Sheets and Results
To get a glimpse of the competition's lineup, access the psych sheets here. And for live results as the action unfolds, keep an eye on this link.
Competition Schedule and Start Times
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 in various cities:
- Austin, Texas (CT): 9:00 a.m. Prelims, 6:00 p.m. Finals
- New York, United States (ET): 10:00 a.m. Prelims, 7:00 p.m. Finals
- Los Angeles, United States (PT): 7:00 a.m. Prelims, 4:00 p.m. Finals
- London, United Kingdom (GMT): 3:00 p.m. Prelims, 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Finals
- Sydney, Australia (AEDT): 2:00 a.m. (next day) Prelims, 11:00 a.m. (next day) Finals
- Tokyo, Japan (JST): 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Prelims, 9:00 a.m. (next day) Finals
- Dubai, UAE (GST): 6:00 p.m. Prelims, 3:00 a.m. (next day) Finals
How to Watch
You won't want to miss a stroke! All sessions of the meet, including prelims and finals, will be streamed on the USA Swimming Network here. Additionally, the finals on Thursday, January 15, and Friday, January 16, will be aired on Peacock here.
Date and Session Details
- Wednesday, January 14: Day 1 Prelims, Day 1 Distance, and Day 1 Finals on USA Swimming
- Thursday, January 15: Day 2 Prelims and Finals on USA Swimming, with Day 2 Finals also on Peacock
- Friday, January 16: Day 3 Prelims, Distance Session, and Finals on USA Swimming and Peacock
- Saturday, January 17: Day 4 Prelims and Finals on USA Swimming
Event Schedule
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 seeded heat of the Women's and Men's 1500m Freestyle 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, with all preliminary heats taking place during the Distance Freestyle Session on Day 3. The top eight swimmers from the prelims will advance to the Day 4 Finals Session.
- The 1500m Freestyle will alternate women and men, beginning at a predetermined time, to ensure a smooth flow of events.
- The 800m Freestyle will also 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! Don't forget to tune in and support your favorite swimmers. And remember, swimming is a sport that unites us all, so let's keep the conversation going in the comments! Are you excited for the 2026 Pro Swim Series? Who do you think will dominate the pool in Austin?
