Posted on Monday 19th January, 2026

2026 MSA National Championships – Brisbane

We are excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships! Please share this information with all your club members so they can be part of this historic celebration of Masters Swimming.

 

Key Event Details

Event Dates & Highlights

  • Welcome Function: 27 April 2026, Brisbane City Hall
  • Pool Competition: 28 April – 2 May 2026, Brisbane Aquatic Centre
  • Championship Award Function: 2 May 2026, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC)
  • Open Water Swim: 3 May 2026, Raby Bay

 

Registration Information

Pool Competition

  • View the full 5-day program: https://nats2026.mastersswimmingqld.org.au/
  • Ensure your 2026 MSA membership is current.
  • Enter via Swim Central
    • All members should already have a Swim Central account.
    • Select the ‘Events’ tab and click on 28th April in the calendar to find the meet.
    • Swimmers may enter up to 13 individual events (maximum 4 per day; no more than 2 x 400m events).
    • For entry tips: https://support.swimming.org.au/hc/en-us/articles/360002105435-How-to-Enter-a-Meet
    • Discuss relays with your club; club captains will handle relay entries.
    • Complete payment and receive confirmation.
    • Standard individual registration closes: 6 April 2026
    • Relay registration closes: 8 April 2026
    • Please note: MSQ may close events early if oversubscribed.

 

Open Water Swim (OWS)

  • Register via the website:  https://nats2026.mastersswimmingqld.org.au/
  • You will need your MSA ID number (found in your Swim Central account).
  • Choose from 1.5km or 3km events.
  • You can also purchase a bus ticket for transport to and from Raby Bay for the Open Water Swim during registration.

 

Social Events & Shuttle Bus Tickets

  • Purchase tickets for the Welcome Function, Presentation Function and shuttle bus service to/from the Brisbane Aquatic Centre via the website:  https://nats2026.mastersswimmingqld.org.au/
  • Click on ‘Championship Functions’ or ‘Shuttle Bus’ to buy tickets.

We look forward to welcoming you and your club members to Brisbane for an unforgettable championship!

 

MSQ acknowledges the Brisbane Economic Development Authority (BEDA) as a strategic partner for this event.