Today at the European Aquatics Championships 2026: Full Thursday schedule on day four of the swimming programme in Paris - and how to watch for free
There is plenty of action in the pool to enjoy today.
First held in 1926, the European Aquatics Championships are held every two years and include five aquatics disciplines including diving, synchronised swimming, open water swimming and high diving.


This year’s event runs from July 31 to August 16 in Paris and features 74 medal events, including the debut of Para Swimming.
But it’s the swimming programme that attracts most of the focus, with the event considered one of the most prestigious in the world and attracting a star-packed lineup.
We’re currently into the fourth day of action in the pool with Team GB leading the way on the medals table with 10 gold medal, three silvers and five bronzes.
Here’s what’s happening today.
What’s the schedule today at the European Aquatics Championships 2026?
Here’s what’s happening today, Thursday, August 13, in the morning and evening sessions:
Morning heats - 8.30am UK time
- Men’s 200m freestyle heats
- Women’s 100m butterfly heats
- Men’s 50m backstroke heats
- Women’s 200m breaststroke heats
- Men’s 100m freestyle relay heats
- Women’s 1500m freestyle heats
Evening semi-finals and finals - 5.30pm UK time
- Men’s 100m butterfly Final
- Women’s 50m backstroke Final
- Men’s 200m freestyle Semi-final
- Women’s 100m butterfly Semi-final
- Men’s 50m backstroke Semi-final
- Women’s 200m breaststroke Semi-final
- Men’s 200m breaststroke Final
- Women’s 200m freestyle Final
- Men’s 100m freestyle relay Final
How can I watch the European Aquatics Championships 2026?
Full coverage of all the evening semi-finals and finals can be streamed for free of Eurovision Sport here.
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