For most, February is just another month, but for swimming and diving enthusiasts, it's the kickoff to the most thrilling time of the year: the conference championship season! But here's where it gets exciting: the 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Conference Championships are set to make waves across the nation, with dozens of events spanning the NCAA's three divisions and the NAIA. Below, we've meticulously compiled the details—dates, locations, and essential links—for all 23 NCAA Division I conferences hosting championships this season.
And this is the part most people miss: to ensure you don't miss a stroke, we recommend bookmarking this page for easy access to all the action. We'll be updating it regularly with the latest information. While we've done our best to cover every event, the championship season is vast, and if we've overlooked any, we encourage you to reach out so we can include them.
Controversy alert: With new teams joining conferences and changes to championship formats, this season promises not just record-breaking performances but also debates over which teams will rise to the top. Will defending champions hold their ground, or will newcomers shake up the rankings? Dive into the details below and join the discussion—we want to hear your predictions and opinions!
Week One: February 9–15, 2026
Starting February 11
- Big West Conference (Men & Women)
- Dates: February 11–14
- Location: CRWC Natatorium, Houston, TX
- Defending Champions: UC Santa Barbara (Men & Women)
- Teams: Cal State Bakersfield, Grand Canyon (Men), Hawai’i, San Diego (Women), Seattle*, UC Davis (Women), UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) (Men & Women)
- Dates: February 11–14
- Location: Spire Academy, Geneva, OH
- Defending Champions: Niagara (Men & Women)
- Teams: Canisius, Fairfield, Iona, Manhattan, Marist, Merrimack, Mount St. Mary’s, Niagara, Rider, Sacred Heart (Women), Saint Peter’s, Siena (Women)
Week Two: February 16–22, 2026
Starting February 15
- Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) (Men & Women)
- Dates: Diving: February 15–17; Swimming: February 17–21
- Location: McAuley Aquatic Center, Atlanta, GA
- Defending Champions: UVA (Women), Cal (Men)
- Teams: Boston College, Cal, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami (Women Swimming & Diving/Men Diving), NC State, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford, Virginia, Virginia Tech
And more conferences follow, each with its own story and contenders. Will this be the year an underdog takes the crown? Or will tradition prevail?
For the full schedule, including Week Three and the NCAA Division I Championships, visit our comprehensive guide. Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments—which team are you rooting for, and why? Let the debates begin!
