Spectator

FOR YOU TO ENJOY

Information for Spectators

We want your experience at Zirk Swim Cup to be as pleasant as possible. On this page, we have gathered location information, event schedule and accommodation suggestions.

SCHEDULE

Event schedule

14. February morning

  • 09:30 50m butterfly M
  • 09:30 50m backstroke W
  • 09:30 200m breastroke M
  • 09:30 100m freestyle M
  • 09:30 200m freestyle W
  • 09:30 400m IM* M
  • 09:30 200m IM W
  • 09:30 200m butterfly M
  • 09:30 100m butterfly W
  • 09:30 100m backstroke M
  • 09:30 200m backstroke W
  • 09:30 100m breastroke W
  • 09:30 50m breastroke M
  • 09:30 50m freestyle W
  • 09:30 400m freestyle* M
  • 09:30 1500m freestyle* W
  • * slower heats

14. February evening

  • 17:00 50m butterfly M
  • 17:00 50m backstroke W
  • 17:00 200m breastroke M
  • 17:00 1500m freestyle** W
  • 17:00 100m freestyle M
  • 17:00 200m freestyle W
  • 17:00 400m IM** M
  • 17:00 200m IM W
  • 17:00 200m butterfly M
  • 17:00 100m butterfly W
  • 17:00 100m backstroke M
  • 17:00 200m backstroke W
  • 17:00 400m freestyle** M
  • 17:00 100m breastroke W
  • 17:00 50m breastroke M
  • 17:00 50m freestyle SKINS W
  • ** fastest heat

15. February morning

  • 09:30 50m butterfly W
  • 09:30 50m backstroke M
  • 09:30 200m breastroke W
  • 09:30 100m freestyle W
  • 09:30 200m freestyle M
  • 09:30 400m IM* W
  • 09:30 200m IM M
  • 09:30 200m butterfly W
  • 09:30 100m butterfly M
  • 09:30 100m backstroke W
  • 09:30 200m backstroke M
  • 09:30 100m breastroke M
  • 09:30 50m breastroke W
  • 09:30 50m freestyle M
  • 09:30 400m freestyle* W
  • 09:30 800m freestyle* M
  • * slower heats

15. February evening

  • 17:00 50m butterfly W
  • 17:00 50m backstroke M
  • 17:00 200m breastroke W
  • 17:00 800m freestyle** M
  • 17:00 100m freestyle W
  • 17:00 200m freestyle M
  • 17:00 400m IM** W
  • 17:00 200m IM** M
  • 17:00 200m butterfly W
  • 17:00 100m butterfly M
  • 17:00 100m backstroke W
  • 17:00 200m backstroke M
  • 17:00 400m freestyle** W
  • 17:00 100m breastroke M
  • 17:00 50m breastroke W
  • 17:00 50m freestyle SKINS M
  • ** fastest heat

Entrance

Entry fee

Schedule

The stands open for spectators at 08:30 in the morning and again at 16:00 in the afternoon.

Morning heats session starts at 09:30 and evening finals at 17:00.

There will be A and B finals for the 50m and 100m events. A-finals for 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m events.

Tickets and access

Entry to the finals is 5 per person, while children up to 10 years old (inclusive) get in for free. Payment can be made on site by card or in cash.

You can also support the event by purchasing a supporter ticket for 15€.

The morning session is free for everyone.

Accomodation

Dorpat Hotel & Restaurant

The official hotel of Zirk Swim Cup is Dorpat Hotel – a few minute walk away from Tartu bus station and Aura Centre. 

To book write at info@dorpat.ee using the key word “Zirk Swim Cup” for special rates to be applied.

Accomodation price includes VAT, a buffet breakfast and access to the fitness room.

Deadline for bookings is 16.01.2026.

Catering deadline is 10.02.2026

LOCATION

Aura Centre, Tartu

The nearest airport is Tartu International Aiport, which is a 15 minute drive from Aura Centre. Tallinn Lennart Meri International Airport is roughly a 2-hour drive, bus- or train ride away. 

Tartu bus station is located next to Aura Centre. The train station is a 15-20 minute walk away. Closest public transport stop in Aura veekeskus, which is located right next to the swimming pool.

Bus tickets are available here, and train tickets are here.