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The Dubai Open Swimming Championships will return from 6–8 February 2026 at the Hamdan Sports Complex, bringing together swimmers from across the Middle East and further afield for one of the region’s most competitive meets.
Now in its 15th year, the Dubai Open has grown into a fixture on the international calendar. The 2025 edition drew more than 1,300 swimmers from over 30 nations, with Olympic and world-class names such as Duncan Scott, Noè Ponti, Lara van Niekerk, and Mary-Sophie Harvey racing alongside the strongest age-group swimmers in the region. Their participation highlighted the meet’s ability to attract established athletes while also giving young swimmers the chance to compete on the same programme.
Competition Format and Prize Pool
The 2026 programme will again feature a full range of events – 50m, 100m, and 200m across all strokes, individual medley distances, and freestyle events from 400m up to 1500m. Heats will run during the day, with evening finals divided into three categories: A finals for the top ten, B finals for the next ten, and Youth finals for younger athletes not yet at senior level.
A prize pool of USD 25,000 is on offer. The top male and female swimmer, based on World Aquatics points, will each receive USD 2,500, while the “King and Queen of Sprints” titles across the 50m events carry USD 1,500 each. In addition, senior podium finishes in individual finals will be awarded prize money alongside medals.
Development Opportunities
The Dubai Open has also built a reputation as more than just a racing meet. Alongside the competition, athletes will have access to clinics led by Olympians and leading coaches, giving swimmers of all ages the chance to learn directly from those with international experience. For coaches, the event includes a dedicated conference programme designed to encourage knowledge-sharing and collaboration across different countries and systems.
Venue and Setting
All racing will take place at the Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai’s flagship aquatics venue. The facility offers a 50m, 10-lane pool that has previously staged major international competitions. For visiting teams, Dubai’s location as a global hub makes the championship accessible, while the city’s infrastructure provides strong support for both athletes and spectators.
Kyle Chalmers to Compete in 2026
The first confirmed international name for the 2026 edition is Australia’s Kyle Chalmers. An Olympic champion and one of the sport’s most consistent sprinters, Kyle Chalmers will be part of the field at the Hamdan Sports Complex. His participation reinforces the event’s role as a stage where established champions and developing athletes meet.
Entry Information
Entries are now open, with guaranteed quotas for clubs in the UAE, GCC, and internationally to ensure balanced representation. The deadline for entries is 9 January 2026 at 12:00 noon GST. All details on qualifying times, programme of events, and registration are available in the official entry pack.
Full Entry Pack
Register now: [email protected]
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