Pool National Championships

National Championships

U.S. Masters Swimming holds two national championship pool meets each year. The spring championships are typically held in April or May and are contested in a short course venue. The summer championships are typically held in July or August and are contested in a long course venue.

2025 USMS Spring Nationals

April 24-27: San Antonio, Texas

2025 USMS Summer Nationals

August 6-10: Federal Way, WA

2026 USMS Spring Nationals

April 30-May 3: Greensboro, NC

2026 USMS Summer Nationals

August 5-9: Sacramento, CA

International Championships

Historically, AQUA sponsors the Masters world championships long course meet in odd-numbered years, and UANA sponsors the Pan American championships in even-numbered years.

2025 World Aquatics Masters Championships

July 26 - August 14: Singapore

2024 PanAm Masters Championships

July 18-26: Trinidad and Tobago

Bidding to Host USMS National Championship Events

The Championship Committee selects USMS National Championship hosts and serves in an advisory capacity to the hosts of these marquee events. After reviewing the FAQs, all groups or facilities interested in bidding to host a USMS National Championship should contact events@usmastersswimming.org.

National Qualifying Times

USMS members of all abilities, from beginners to Olympians, are welcome to participate in USMS National Championship events. ANY member can enter up to three individual events without meeting the National Qualifying Times. Swimmers who wish to enter more than three events must meet the NQTs for those additional events. Here are frequently asked questions regarding our National Qualifying Times.