Lausanne Swim Cup 2026

The international swimming meet at the heart of the Olympic Capital

More than 400 elite swimmers from 24 delegations will gather in Lausanne for the 6th edition of the Lausanne Swim Cup, taking place from March 13 to 15, 2026, at the Vaudoise aréna.

Among them are 29 Olympic Games participants, including 11 medalists, as well as 46 swimmers who have competed at the World Championships and 62 who have participated in the European Championships.

Among the headline athletes:
Noè Ponti, Maxime Grousset, Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, Beryl Gastaldello, Mélanie Henique, Pauline Mahieu, Sofia Asted, Angelina Patt, Mary-Sophie Harvey, Marie Wattel, Chiara Tarantino, Roman Mityukov and Ralf Tribuntsov.

Organized by Lausanne Aquatique, this major international competition will feature more than 20 races per day, promising outstanding sporting action in one of Switzerland’s most modern aquatic complexes.

A major event on the international swimming calendar 

Labelled by World Aquatics, the Lausanne Swim Cup has established itself as a major competition on the international swimming calendar.

With its unique atmosphere, USD 120,000 prize money, and the quality of its competitive field, the meet attracts the elite of Swiss and international swimming every year.

A true bridge between international visibility and local engagement, the Lausanne Swim Cup also offers young regional athletes the opportunity to compete against the best and enjoy an exceptional sporting experience during this competition.

An exceptional ambassador

The 6th edition of the Lausanne Swim Cup is proud to welcome Noè Ponti as its patron.
World champion, Olympic medallist and an iconic figure of Swiss swimming, he perfectly embodies the values of excellence, performance and inspiration carried by the event.

What’s New in 2026

• Training sessions open to the public
  Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – free admission.
   
• Exclusive autograph session
  Sunday, March 15, from 10:30 am to 11:45 am, with Florent Manaudou, Olympic champion and multiple world medalist.

Practical information

Dates

• 13–15 March 2026
• View the programme here

Tickets

• Official ticketing TicketMaster here
• Grandstands, VIP area, or — new this year — poolside seats alongside the champions, for a truly immersive experience close to the world’s elite swimmers.

Club registrations

• On the official website here

Access & parking

Spectators are encouraged to use public transport.

By public transport:

• Prilly-Malley SBB railway station, just a few minutes’ walk (timetables: https://www.sbb.ch/en/)
• Metro M1 – Prilly-Malley stop
• TL buses serving the Vaudoise aréna area

By car:

• On-site car park with 140 spaces, including accessible parking
• Additional nearby car parks: UNIL, EPFL and P+R Vennes, accessible via metro lines M1 and M2

More information on access:
https://vaudoisearena.ch/en/general-information/access