The 2026 ACC Championships are underway at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, GA. With the diving events already completed, the swimming competition is set to begin tonight, featuring the first swims of the 2026 ACC Champs. The Florida State men and UVA women hold the top seeds in the 200 medley and 800 free relays, respectively. But here's where it gets controversial: the UVA women's team may not be able to replicate their NCAA record in the 200 medley relay, despite their strong depth. The men's side of the 200 medley relay feels more open, with Florida State holding the top seed, but Cal and NC State are close behind. The 800 free relay also looks wide open, with Cal seeded 10th, but Florida State and NC State in the mix. The diving platform events will also be featured tonight, with Stanford's Ellie Cole and Cal's Geoff Vavitsas as the top seeds. The women's 200 medley relay timed finals saw Louisville take the win, with a time of 1:32.26, followed by Virginia and Stanford. The men's 200 medley relay timed finals were won by Florida State, with a time of 1:22.38, followed by Cal and Louisville. The women's 800 free relay timed finals saw Virginia defend their NCAA record with a time of 6:44.13. The men's 800 free relay timed finals are yet to be completed, but the race is expected to be close. The diving platform events are also set to take place, with the ACC Championship record held by Katrina Young of Florida State. The 2026 ACC Championships are shaping up to be an exciting competition, with many close races and strong performances from the teams. And this is the part most people miss: the meet is technically the third day of competition, as divers competed over the past two days. So, stay tuned for more updates and exciting swims!
