Rainbow Games - Swimming

Swimming at
Rainbow Games 2026

Saturday 31 October 2026

Swimming at Rainbow Games 2026 

Join us for a celebration of skill, spirit, and community in the pool! Swimming at Rainbow Games 2026 welcomes players of all identities, levels, and backgrounds to take part in a fun and inclusive tournament across multiple divisions.

Swim your best in the 25m state-of-the-art pool at Hiwa Recreation Centre at the University of Auckland.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

HOW TO REGISTER:

Swimming uses individual registration.

  • INDIVIDUAL: Register and select the individual and relay events you want to enter.

DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

ABOUT SWIMMING

VENUE

Hiwa Recreation Centre at the University of Auckland – a premium new state-of-the-art facility, located in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland

DATES

Friday 16 October 2026

  • All registrations close. Late entries will not be accepted

Thursday 29 October

  • Registration + Opening Ceremony (evening)​​​​​​​

Saturday 31 October

  • All day competition

Sunday 01 November

  • Closing Event (evening)

REGISTRATION COSTS

Registration Fee (Reg + Sport Fee per person)

  • Standard: $69 (from 16 April to 16 October 2026)
  • ​​​​​​​Swimming Sport Fee : $30 per player

​​​​​​​Your registration includes access to a full Rainbow Games experience:

  • Ticket to the Opening Ceremony (Thursday 29 October)
  • Ticket to the Closing Event (Sunday 1 November)
  • Opportunity to compete for medals and represent your community with pride
  • Player accreditation pass 
  • Your fee includes a contribution to the Rangatahi Legacy Initiative, supporting future generations of LGBTQI+ youth in sport

In addition to the registration fee, players must pay a sport fee to participate in a sport of their choice.


Instalment Payments now available!  

Pay in three instalments: 

Start from $30 today. Pay the remaining balance across two further payments. Be fully paid by 14 October.  Further information on the registration form.

Click here for policy details

CATEGORIES

The following categories are available:

  • Open: Inclusive of all gender identities and expressions. Anyone can enter this category.
  • Women and Gender Diverse: For women, non-binary, trans and gender diverse participants who feel this is the right category for them.

Within each category, you’ll select your age division:

  • 18–29
  • 30–39
  • 40–49
  • 50–59
  • 60–69
  • 70–79
  • 80+

Choose up to five individual races when you register and provide your expected finishing times.

Stroke / EventDistances
Freestyle25m, 50m, 100m, 200m
Breaststroke25m, 50m, 100m
Backstroke25m, 50m, 100m
Butterfly25m, 50m
Individual Medley100m, 200m
Team Relays4 x 50m Freestyle, 4 x 50m Medley

See FAQs for the full programme.

FAQS

MATCH FORMAT, DRAWS AND SCHEDULE