Where to watch NCAA men's swimming and diving championships: Schedule, time, channel, live stream for 2026 event

With the women's competition in the rear view, it's time to get ready for the 2026 NCAA men's swimming and diving championships which are coming to Atlanta this week.

Georgia Tech will host as hundreds of stellar collegiate athletes compete in the pool for NCAA honors over the course of four days this week. This marks the Flats' fourth time hosting this event, and the first championship at McAuley Aquatic Center since 2022. 

Texas heads to Atlanta as the defending champion after winning it all in head coach Bob Bowman's first season with the program on the heels of his national title leading Arizona State in 2024. The Longhorns extended their title count to 16 total, four more than the next closest program, Michigan.

Can Bowman score another trophy in his second go-around at the helm, or will Cal return to the top after winning in 2022 and 2023? The Golden Bears have finished first or second in every NCAA meet since 2010. 

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 NCAA men's swimming and diving championships, including TV channel and streaming options for the competition in Atlanta. 

Where to watch NCAA women's swimming, diving championships

• TV channel: N/A
• Live stream: ESPN+ via ESPN app

The 2026 NCAA men's swimming and diving championships will not be broadcast live on traditional TV. Instead, fans can tune in on ESPN+ to watch all the action. 

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NCAA men's swimming and diving championship start time

• Date: Wednesday, March 25 - Saturday, March 28
• Time: 10 a.m. ET (prelims); 6 p.m. ET (finals)

The 2026 NCAA women's swimming and diving championship will take place from Wednesday, March 25 to Saturday, March 28 at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta.

Most days will feature prelims beginning at 10 a.m. ET and finals beginning at 6 p.m. ET. See the full event schedule below. 

NCAA men's swimming and diving championship schedule

Wednesday, March 25

Thursday, March 26

Friday, March 27

Saturday, March 28