Aquatics - Swimming and Para-Swimming 24-29 Jul 2026

Since the inaugural event in 1930, swimming competitions have been fundamental to the excitement and success of the Commonwealth Games. Though there are plenty of strokes and dozens of types of race, the appeal of watching swimming and para-swimming is very simple - speed, strength, and stamina are thrilling in combination, and there might even be a photo finish, too! If you've never seen competitive swimming before, you won't need long to feel at home. As fans of every nation encourage their athlete home, the atmosphere inside competition pools is always guaranteed to reach fever pitch, part of the reason swimming and para-swimming are such beloved parts of the Games.