Today at the European Aquatics Championships 2026: Full Friday schedule on day five of the swimming in Paris - and how to watch for free

This year’s event runs from July 31 to August 16 in Paris and features 74 medal events, including the debut of Para Swimming.

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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 fifth day of action in the pool with Team GB leading the way, just ahead of Italy, on the medals table with 11 gold medal, three silvers and seven bronzes.

Here’s what’s happening today.

What’s the schedule today at the European Aquatics Championships 2026?

Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, August 14, in the morning and evening sessions, with medal events in bold:

Morning heats - 8.30am UK time

• Women’s 50m freestyle — heats
• Men’s 50m breaststroke — heats
• Women’s 100m backstroke — heats
• Men’s 200m butterfly — heats
• Women’s 200m individual medley — heats
• Mixed 4×100m freestyle relay — heats
• Men’s 1500m freestyle — heats

Evening semi-finals and finals - 5.30pm UK time

• Women’s 100m butterfly — final
• Men’s 200m freestyle — final
• Women’s 200m breaststroke — final
• Women’s 100m backstroke — semi-final
• Men’s 50m breaststroke — semi-final
• Women’s 50m freestyle — semi-final
• Men’s 200m butterfly — semi-final
• Women’s 200m individual medley — semi-final
• Men’s 50m backstroke — final
• Women’s 1500m freestyle — final
• Mixed 4×100m 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 on Eurovision Sport here.

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