Swimming is one of just three sports to have featured at every edition of the Commonwealth Games alongside athletics and boxing.

And with 56 events in Glasgow, this will be the most extensive swimming programme ever included at the Games, including a record 14 parasport events.

One of the core sports at the Games, swimming is always one of the most eagerly-anticipated attractions at the Commonwealths.

Where is it taking place?

Initially opened in 1997, Tollcross International Swimming Centre was upgraded ahead of the 2014 Games and will again host the swimming this time around.

Further upgrades took place ahead of the 2018 European Aquatics Championships and the pool will hold special memories for a number of athletes at the Games.

It was in Glasgow that Adam Ramsay-Peaty announced himself to the world 12 years ago, while he also broke the 100m breaststroke world record at the venue four years later.

Dates at Glasgow 2026

The swimming will run over six days, beginning on Friday 24 July through to Wednesday 29 July.

The first medal to be won will be in the women’s 400m freestyle on that opening Friday, with both the men’s and women’s 4x100m freestyle relay finals also taking place that evening.

The action will culminate with the men’s and women’s 4x100m medley relays, with the much-anticipated men’s 200m freestyle also scheduled for the final session.

Team England’s history

England have enjoyed great success in the pool at the Commonwealth Games over nearly a century, sitting second only to Australia in the all-time medals table.

While their 113 gold medals trails the Australians, there have nevertheless been some standout performances down the years.

It was on the Commonwealth stage that Anita Lonsbrough first broke through, winning double gold at just 16 in Cardiff in 1958, before returning to win a hat-trick of titles four years later, either side of her Olympic 200m breaststroke crown.

The aforementioned Ramsay-Peaty has seven Commonwealth medals to his name, including four golds, while Tom Dean won seven medals in a single edition four years ago, the all-time record for a Team England athlete.

He won three of those medals alongside James Guy, who has made it to the podium 13 times since making his debut at the Games at Tollcross 12 years ago.

Who is competing for Team England?

A total of 42 athletes have been included in the Team England swimming squad in Glasgow, including decorated returnees like Ramsay-Peaty, Guy, Dean.

Para swimmer Alice Tai is another looking to build on a brilliant Commonwealth resumé, having won gold medals both in Gold Coast in 2018 and at Birmingham four years ago.

At the other end of the experience spectrum, 14-year-old Ursula Carroll, competing in the S13 category, will be the youngest member of the entire Team England squad.