September 22nd, 2026Melbourne Secures Two Elite Swimming Meets
Victoria will host the SwimGP in 2026 and the Australian Short Course Championships in 2028.
Held at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park, young Victorian athletes will be given the chance to see Australia’s best swimmers compete on home soil.
The SwimGP is a world-first event set to feature Australia’s leading swimmers over two action-packed nights.
Mollie O’Callaghan, Flynn Southam, Lani Pallister, Col Pearse and Sam Williamson are expected to contest this year’s SwimGP.
The Australian Short Course Championships are the premier event for Australian swimmers in a 25-metre pool.
This event serves as the selection event for the 2028 World Short Course Championships in Beijing.
The meets will bolster Victoria’s major events calendar which generates $3.64 billion for the state’s economy.
SwimGP 2026 will take place from the 13-14 November 2026, with tickets on sale from Monday 21 September.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport Steve Dimopoulos says these meets will inspire the next generation of Victorian swimmers while showcasing Melbourne to audiences across Australia and around the world reinforcing our reputation as the nation’s sporting capital.
