Schedule Adjustment – 2026 DIAA Swim & Diving Championships

DOVER, DE – February 23, 2026 – Due to the impacts of the recent weather event, the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA), in consultation with the DIAA Swimming & Diving Committee, has made the decision to adjust the schedule for the 2026 DIAA Swimming & Diving Championships.

All championship events will shift later by one day, while maintaining the original order of competition. All previously scheduled event times will remain the same.

Updated Championship Schedule:

Wednesday, February 25 – Diving Preliminaries
Hosted by Thomas McKean High School

Thursday, February 26 – Boys Swimming Preliminaries
Hosted at University of Delaware

Friday, February 27 – Girls Swimming Preliminaries
Hosted at University of Delaware

Saturday, February 28 – Finals (Hosted at University of Delaware)

Morning Session: Boys Finals

Afternoon Session: Girls Finals

Please note: This schedule remains subject to change as we continue to monitor school closures throughout the state.

Ticket & Broadcast Information:

The ticketing timeline will remain as previously released below:

Boys – Preliminaries – Thursday, February 26, 2026

  • Monday, February 23 – 10:00 a.m.
    Participant Pre-Sale begins (unique code required; limit two tickets per participant)
  • Tuesday, February 24 – 10:00 a.m.
    Remaining tickets released to General Public

Boys Finals – Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Morning Session)

  • Thursday, February 26 – 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
    Participant Pre-Sale begins (unique code required; limit two tickets per participant)
  • Friday, February 27 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Remaining tickets released to General Public

Girls Preliminaries – Friday, February 27, 2026

  • Tuesday, February 24 – 10:00 a.m.
    Participant Pre-Sale begins (unique code required; limit two tickets per participant)
  • Wednesday, February 25 – 10:00 a.m.
    Remaining tickets released to General Public

Girls Finals – Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Afternoon Session)

  • Friday, February 27 – 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
    Participant Pre-Sale begins (unique code required; limit two tickets per participant)
  • Saturday, February 28 – 10:00 a.m.
    Remaining tickets released to General Public

Tickets will be on sale through the University of Delaware. bluehens.evenue.net/events/DIAA

A live stream of the prelims and the finals will also be available through The NFHS Network, allowing fans to follow the action remotely. More information about The NFHS Network can be found on the DIAA website.

For more information about DIAA Championships, please visit the DIAA website and follow DIAA on social media for real-time updates.

About DIAA 

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is committed to promoting the education, health, and sportsmanship of student-athletes through interscholastic athletics. DIAA oversees and regulates high school and middle school sports across Delaware, ensuring fair competition and upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence. 

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