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Short Course
World Championship
Trials 2026

Oct 28 – 31, 2026 FMC Natatorium, Westmont IL

The road to Beijing runs through Westmont. Watch America's fastest fight head-to-head for a spot on Team USA.

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🏊 Road to Beijing★ Tickets On Sale🇺🇸 Team USA Selection★ Oct 28–31⚡ Prelims & Finals★ Westmont, IL 🏊 Road to Beijing★ Tickets On Sale🇺🇸 Team USA Selection★ Oct 28–31⚡ Prelims & Finals★ Westmont, IL
Why It Matters

Every Race Could Decide Team USA

USA Swimming's first-ever Short Course Meters selection meet is the primary path to the 2026 Short Course World Championships in Beijing. Top domestic athletes race head-to-head for roster spots, prize money and the right to represent the United States — just weeks before the world stage.

Expect fast swims, close finishes and an electric atmosphere. Be in the stands when it happens.

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4
Days of Racing
7
Sessions
34
Races
1st
SCM Selection Meet Ever
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Event Pass

$70
Save $20 vs. single sessions
  • All 7 sessions, Wed – Sat
  • Every prelim & every final
  • See every Team USA spot decided
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Single Sessions
Wednesday Finals
Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
$15
Thursday Prelims
Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
$10
Thursday Finals
Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
$15
Friday Prelims
Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
$10
Friday Finals
Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
$15
Saturday Prelims
Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
$10
Saturday Finals
Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
$15
Event Order

Race Schedule

Wednesday

October 28, 2026
Finals 5:00 PM
  1. 1500m Freestyle*
  2. 800m Freestyle*

Thursday

October 29, 2026
Prelims 10:00 AM Finals 6:00 PM
  1. 100m ButterflyM
  2. 50m BackstrokeW
  3. 200m BackstrokeM
  4. 200m BreaststrokeW
  5. 100m BreaststrokeM
  6. 400m FreestyleW
  7. 50m Freestyle
  8. 200m ButterflyW
  9. 400m FreeM
  10. 100m Individual Medley

Friday

October 30, 2026
Prelims 10:00 AM Finals 6:00 PM
  1. 400 Individual MedleyM
  2. 100m BackstrokeW
  3. 50m BackstrokeM
  4. 200m Individual MedleyW
  5. 1500m Freestyle^M
  6. 200m FreestyleW
  7. 100m FreestyleM
  8. 50m ButterflyW
  9. 200m ButterflyM
  10. 100m BreaststrokeW
  11. 50m BreaststrokeM

Saturday

October 31, 2026
Prelims 10:00 AM Finals 6:00 PM
  1. 200m BreaststrokeM
  2. 50m BreaststrokeW
  3. 200m Individual MedleyM
  4. 400m Individual MedleyW
  5. 800m Freestyle^W
  6. 50m ButterflyM
  7. 100m ButterflyW
  8. 100m BackstrokeM
  9. 200m BackstrokeW
  10. 200m FreestyleM
  11. 100m FreestyleW
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Plan Your Visit

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The Venue

FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park
275 Plaza Dr., Westmont, IL 60559
Olympic-size Myrtha pool, seating on three sides.

Host Hotel

Oak Brook Hills Resort — the official host hotel for the meet. About 20 miles west of downtown Chicago.

In The Stands

Second-level countertop viewing with coffee & snacks from the concession stand, plus the swim shop upstairs.

Team USA Selection · Westmont, IL

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October 28 – 31 · FMC Natatorium, Westmont IL

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