2026 USMS Summer Nationals Update #4

We'd like to give a special thank you to our volunteers, organizing committee, local community, and partners for making this event the largest Summer Nationals in history.

The 2026 USMS Summer National Championship page is the location for all official information, including seeding information, meet program, heat/psych sheets, results, and live coverage (including the livestream) for your friends, family, and teammates to follow.

Please carefully review all pre-event details to ensure a wonderful experience. The digital meet program with heat/psych sheets compiled is also available.

Outside of the pool, there will be plenty to keep you busy off the deck during your stay.

Updates and Reminders

*All events will be swum men and women separate.
All events 200 meters and longer will require positive check-in by 7 p.m. the night before the event and will be deck-seeded slowest to fastest by entry time.
Parking in the business center and Safeway lots is strictly prohibited.
Due to concurrent events in the park on Friday and Saturday, swimmers may need to park in Lot 4 if you arrive after 10 a.m.
Long and hot days are anticipated this week, swimmers are encouraged to take proper precautions before entering the facility, including water bottles, hats, and sunscreen to stay cool.

*Updated since email 2.

Timeline and Heat Sheets

Distance Event Check-In

Events 200 meters and longer require positive check-in by 7 p.m. Pacific the evening prior to the event so swimmers can be better prepared for when to arrive at the pool. Heat sheets will be posted online by approximately 8 p.m. the night before each distance event.

If you need assistance, please visit the Solutions table near Registration.

Check-In Now

Enter Relays

Relay registration is now open. All relays must be entered online. Entries are due by 7 p.m. the day prior to the relay. See the relay information page for complete information.

Relays are $24 each. If teams wish to pay for relays using a different card other than was submitted or pay by check, please go to the Solutions table prior to the end of the meet. NO CASH.

A credit card must be submitted each time a change or a new relay is entered, however, the card will not be charged until the event has concluded.

Enter Relays

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 to expedite registration on-site.

Online Waiver & Emergency Contact

Parking

Carpooling to the facility is highly encourage! Familiarize yourself with the parking and facility maps.

Lot 1 has EV charging stations.
Each lot has handicapped parking spots.
Parking signs will guide you to the lots, and a “FULL” sign will indicate if the lot is at capacity.
Parking in the business center and Safeway lots is strictly prohibited.

Note: Due to concurrent events in the park on Friday and Saturday, you may need to park in Lot 4 if you arrive after 10 AM.

Facility Maps

Summer Nationals Hype Playlist by Shokz

We are excited to partner with Shokz, the award-winning open ear and bone conducting headphones, on compiling a playlist with our members favorite songs to get hyped for competition! Songs will be shuffled during warm-up, distance events, and breaks during competition.

Submit a Song

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

Coaches Social

Join your fellow coaches for a social outing at The Hub on Friday, August 7 kicking off at 6pm. Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP to let us know you're coming!

RSVP for the Coaches Social

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

Live Coverage

Summer Nationals coverage, including a livestream, results, and record updates will be available throughout the meet. Tell your crew to follow along!

If you’re planning on photographing, videoing, or conducting interviews with participants for any media outlet or commercial entity, please review our media pass information and email Publications to request a media pass. Please note: Cameras and recording devices in the pool and drones are prohibited at the event, except use by preauthorized USMS staff or contractors.

Live Coverage

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.

Submit a Story