The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup is heading for a dramatic conclusion this week as the globe’s elite swimmers make their way to Toronto for the final leg of the three-stop series, running Thursday through Saturday.
After lightning-fast swims and standout performances from Canadian athletes in Carmel, Indiana, and Westmont, Illinois, all attention now shifts to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre for the series finale.
This short-course (25-meter) showdown brings together Olympic and world champions from across the globe, battling for medals, prize money, and the coveted overall titles. On the men's leaderboard, Hungary's Hubert Kos holds a slim advantage with 116.4 points. Not far behind, Kharun has surged into second place with 113.1 points after tying for fourth at the opening stop, keeping his hopes alive for the series crown. Casas sits third with 112.3 points, setting up a thrilling race to the finish.
Toronto fans are in for a treat, as the Pan Am Sports Centre promises world-class matchups featuring top-tier international talent. Among those expected to make waves are Italy's Thomas Ceccon, Kos, Switzerland's Noe Ponti, and Canada's Liendo, a world and Olympic medallist eager to shine in front of the home crowd.
On the women's side, five-time Olympic champion O'Callaghan leads a star-studded field that also includes two-time Olympic gold medallist Douglass. The backstroke races are particularly stacked, with Canadian legend Kylie Masse (LaSalle, Ont.) Taking on world record-holders and Olympic champions such as Smith and McKeown. With this level of competition, Toronto is poised to witness some unforgettable finishes and potentially record-breaking swims.
Here's how you can watch the swimming World Cup in Toronto, Ontario, this week:
Where to watch Swimming World Cup: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Peacock
The swimming World Cup will air not air on traditional TV. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
Swimming World Cup 2025 Toronto schedule
Morning heats start at 10 a.m. ET, with finals at 6:00 p.m. ET.
| Date | Events | Time (ET) | Live stream |
| Oct. 23 | Women's 50 Free, 400 Free, 50 Back, 200 Breast, 200 Fly, 100 IM; Men's 50 Free, 400 Free, 200 Back, 100 Breast, 100 Fly, 100 IM | 10:00 a.m. | Peacock |
| Oct. 24 | Women's 200 Free, 100 Back, 100 Breast, 50 Fly, 400 IM; Men's 100 Free, 800 Free, 50 Back, 50 Breast, 200 Fly, 200 IM | 10:00 a.m. | Peacock |
| Oct. 25 | Women's 100 Free, 1500 free, 200 Back, 50 Breast, 100 Fly, 200 IM; Men's 200 Free, 100 Back, 200 Breast, 50 Fly, 400 IM | 10:00 a.m. | Peacock |
Swimming World Cup schedule 2025
| Dates | City |
| Oct. 10-12 | Carmel, Indiana |
| Oct. 17-19 | Westmont, Illinois |
| Oct. 23-Oct. 25 | Toronto, Canada |