2026 USMS Summer Nationals Update #1

We're excited to have over 1,400 swimmers - a new Summer Nationals record - join us for the 2026 USMS Summer National Championship at the North Natomas Aquatic Complex. We look forward to welcoming you to Sacramento!

Our 2026 Summer Nationals page is your source for the official meet information, results, hotel and travel information, live coverage (including a video stream) for your friends and family back follow along from afar.

We'll provide email updates between now and the meet, so stay tuned for important information and enjoy your taper.

Online Waiver & Emergency Contact

Prior to jumping in the pool, swimmers MUST complete this form. To speed up the registration process, please complete the waiver prior to arriving at the facility.

Online Waiver & Emergency Contact

Event Store

The Partner Village, located near the warmup pool, is your destination for the latest racing gear and your favorite swim products, plus fun prizes and swag. Pre-sale merchandise items can be picked up at the merchandise tent in the Partner Village.

VIP Hospitality passes, which include breakfast, lunch, and snacks are still available in the event store through July 17.

Event Store

Concierge Photography

Commemorate your race with a photo package, courtesy of Sport Photography.

Photos are available by reservation only, complete the form to lock in your photos!

Concierge Photography

Scratches & Refunds

If your plans have changed or you no longer wish to attend, please contact Event Services before the refund deadline of July 20 at 11:59 p.m. to cut down on empty lanes and provide more competitive heats.

Please note that once we take you out of an event, we cannot put you back in.

Request a Refund

Off the Deck

Arriving early in Sacramento? Check out the Hotels and Travel page for area attractions. The Sacramento Badge Pass provides discounts for places to eat and activities in Sacramento and the surrounding areas. To utilize the discounts and offers, either mention Badge Pass to the participating business or show your athlete bag tag. Offers are available for both participants and spectators.

Visit Sacramento

Volunteers Needed

Get involved in all the action on deck in Sacramento by signing up to be a volunteer. We're still looking for timers, runners, and more positions to be filled! The meet can't go on without the hard work of all volunteers, so sign up to get a front row seat to the action!

Volunteer Sign Up

Club Affiliation Reminder

Swimmers can now update their club affiliation in their My Account. If you update your club, please email Events Services and we will update your club affiliation in your event registration.

What's Your Story?

Did you overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to compete? Do you have a great backstory about why you decided to sign up? We're looking to tell the stories of our meet participants for our coverage of the event.

It doesn't matter if this is your first meet or 50th, if you have a good story, we'd like to talk to you. Please email the Publications team.

Share Your Story