2026 Short Course World Championship Trials

October 28th - October 31st, 2026

Location:  FMC Natatorium, Westmont, IL

Host Hotel: Oak Brook Hills Resort

USA Swimming has announced its first ever Short Course Meters selection meet, which will take place October 28-31 at FMC Natatorium. The new event will serve as the primary selection opportunity for the 2026 Short Course World Championships in Beijing, giving athletes a direct, head to head pathway to qualify for the U.S. team just weeks before international competition.

This meet marks a shift toward a dedicated short course selection process, designed to better reflect current SCM performance and provide top domestic athletes a clear opportunity to compete for roster spots, prize money, and international representation on U.S. soil. 

Expect fast swims, close finishes, and an electric atmosphere as every race could decide who represents the United States on the global stage!

  Event Order

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

 Finals 5:00 PM

1500m Freestyle*

800m Freestyle*

Thursday, October 29, 2026 

Prelims 10:00 AM | Finals 6:00 PM

100m Butterfly (M)

50m Backstroke (W)

200m Backstroke (M)

200m Breaststroke (W)

100m Breaststroke (M)

400m Freestyle (W)

50m Freestyle

200m Butterfly (W)

400m Free (M)

100m Individual Medley

Friday, October 30, 2026 

Prelims 10:00 AM | Finals 6:00 PM

400 Individual Medley (M)

100m Backstroke (W)

50m Backstroke (M)

200m Individual Medley (W)

1500m Freestyle^ (M)

200m Freestyle (W)

100m Freestyle (M)

50m Butterfly (W)

200m Butterfly (M)

100m Breaststroke (W)

50m Breaststroke (M)

Saturday, October 31, 2026 

Prelims 10:00 AM | Finals 6:00 PM

200m Breaststroke (M)

50m Breaststroke (W)

200m Individual Medley (M)

400m Individual Medley (W)

800m Freestyle^ (W)

50m Butterfly (M)

100m Butterfly (W)

100m Backstroke (M)

200m Backstroke (W)

200m Freestyle (M)

100m Freestyle (W)