2026 MIAC Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Championships Preview

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The 2026 MIAC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships will take place at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center in Minneapolis from February 26-29. The four-day event will feature preliminary sessions at 10:30 a.m. each day and final sessions at 6:30 p.m., with the exception of Wednesday's opening day which will have a 6:00 p.m. men's 3-meter diving prelims and 7:30 p.m. finals session.

Why it matters

The MIAC Swimming & Diving Championships is one of the premier conference meets in the region, showcasing the top collegiate talent from schools across Minnesota. The event draws large crowds and provides an opportunity for swimmers and divers to qualify for national championship meets.

The details

All tickets for the 2026 MIAC Swimming & Diving Championships must be purchased online through the MIAC's HomeTown Ticketing site. There will be no cash sales at the venue. Adult all-session passes are $73, while student passes are $31. Single-session tickets are also available for $12 (adult) and $6 (student). Glass containers are strictly prohibited inside the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center.

• The championships will run from Wednesday, February 26 through Saturday, February 29, 2026.
• On Wednesday, the men's 3-meter diving prelims will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the 200 MR, men's 3-meter diving finals, and 800 FR finals at 7:30 p.m.
• Preliminary sessions will take place each day at 10:30 a.m. from Thursday through Saturday.
• Final sessions will be held each evening at 6:30 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday.

What’s next

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