The World School Swim Championships are held each May at the London Aquatics Centre, home of swimming at the London 2012 Olympic Games - allowing young athletes the chance to follow in the footsteps of their heroes.
WSG Swim presents a unique opportunity for the best young swimmers on the planet to showcase their talents while representing themselves, their school, and their country on the international stage.
The event welcomes hundreds of swimmers from schools across the globe to London for three days of colourful cultural celebration and intense sporting action and. The iconic LAC is the most technologically advanced swimming facility in the world, making it the perfect place to host the world’s premier school swimming competition.
Aside from the action, we also pride ourselves on offering athletes unforgettable experiences outside of the pool - such as professional event media coverage, training and masterclass sessions with Olympic swimmers, and optional excursions.
WSG Swim is a truly unique event, bringing together swimmers from a variety of backgrounds for three enthralling days of good-natured action at the London Aquatics Centre.
Hundreds of medals are up for grabs across a variety of individual disciplines over the weekend, as well as opportunities to compete as a school team in exciting relay races. WSG Swim stages races in both Long Course and Short Course lengths, making full use of the incredible Olympic pool on offer.
Unique to the WSG Event Series, swimmers will also have the opportunity to directly represent their country in the fan-favourite WSG Nations Cup. This exciting relay sees four selected swimmers from each country team up and battle it out in the pool to bring home the coveted cup.
WSG Swim is open to Boys and Girls in U11, U13, U15, and U19 age categories, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis and confirmed upon payment of your Team Registration Fee.
Hundreds of athletes from across the globe descend on London for the World School Swim Championships every year, each with ambitions of showcasing their incredible talents in an iconic Olympic venue. Check out our WSG Swim 2026 Aftermovie to get just a flavour of the event and its incredible international sporting atmosphere…
Experience the thrill of competing on a global stage in the heart of London - a city synonymous with sporting excellence and global prestige. The UK’s capital city is a melting pot of cultures and attracts millions of visitors each year to its world-class landmarks and attractions.
The iconic London Aquatics Centre is located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and was built for the 2012 Olympic Games, bringing together the world’s best swimmers and witnessing multiple world records smashed. Now, this architectural masterpiece serves as the ultimate arena for the next generation of international swimming talent to compete in those very same lanes.
Since our inaugural event in 2022, WSG Swim has continued to grow and is now the premier international school swimming competition anywhere on the planet.
Take a look at some of the numbers behind The World School Swim Championships 2026…
"I love the atmosphere and interaction between different schools and cultures. My kids will take back lifelong memories."
"It has been incredible for my students. The organisation was so good and the WSG team were always there to help me."
"Travelling across the world, exploring London and winning medals on the world stage. An amazing experience."
"An incredible event. I was at the Olympics in 2012 as a spectator and it's amazing to bring a group of swimmers to this venue. It has been the trip of a lifetime."
