AUSTRALIA’S DOLPHINS MEET THE MIGHT OF TEAM USA
FROM THURSDAY AUGUST 13 

Australia’s elite swimming stars are set to reignite one of world sport’s most heated sporting rivalries when the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships are live and free on the 9Network and 9Now from Irvine, California on Thursday August 13.

Taking place in the home pool of Team USA, Across four days of action, the Australian Dolphins will go toe-to-toe with the American powerhouse Team USA in a high-stakes showdown consisting of the world’s best swimmers outside of Europe, with Japan, Canada, South Africa and Brazil 

Finals will take place daily from 12.00pm AEST on Channel 9 and 9Now, expect explosive showdowns in the sprint freestyles, relay battles, and individual medley showdowns as world-record holders and rising stars collide.

Leading the charge for the Dolphins will be team flag bearer Meg Harris, Lani Pallister, Sam Short, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Isaac Cooper, Kai Taylor, Sienna Toohey, Sam Williamson and Elijah Winnington. 

They face some big name opposition that includes Summer McIntosh from Canada, along with the strong American squad featuring the most decorated female swimmer in history Katie Ledecky plus teammates Gretchen Walsh and Regan Smith.

PAN PACIFIC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

THURSDAY AUGUST 13

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

Friday 7 August, 2026