The ultimate guide to the Australian Age and Open Championships
APRIL 21 TO 24 - Open Championships
Event Timings and Details
2025 Australian Open Championships
To view the full Program of Events and more click here.
| Date | Start Times | What's On |
| Day 1 Monday 21 April View program of events here. | 10:00am 6:00pm | Heats Finals |
| Day 2 Tuesday 22 April View program of events here. | 10:00am 6:00pm | Heats Finals |
| Day 3 Wednesday 23 April View program of events here. | 10:00am 6:00pm | Heats Finals |
| Day 4 Thursday 24 April View program of events here. | 10:00am 6:00pm | Heats Finals |
Quick Tips
The 2025 Australian Age and Open Championships hosted by Swimming Australia, will take place in the Brisbane Aquatic Centre at Sleeman Sports Complex, from April 10 to 24, featuring both age and open-level swimming athletes.
Come and watch Australia’s up and coming swimmers at our Age Championships as well as Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls in our Open’s.
Tickets are available via Ticketek and must be purchased for set days and times. Head over to the Swimming Australia website for more information about session times.
Buy tickets to the 2025 Australian Age and MC Age Championships here!
Buy tickets to the 2025 Australian Open Championships here!
Share any digital Ticketek tickets with family and friends.
Plan your journey to the venue in advance.
View Age Program of Events here and Heats Timeline here.
View Open's Program of Events here and Heats Timeline here.
Please note the Heat Timelines may be updated over time, be sure to continue to check the Swimming Australia website for any updates.
There will be free parking at Sleeman Sports Complex for this event. Car park 1, 2 and 3 will be available for both athletes and spectators. There is no public parking available on Chandler or Sleeman Road. Parking is subject to availability and limited.
There are three main entrances to the Sleeman Sports Complex:
Tilley Road 1 (Main Entrance)
Tilley Road 2
Old Cleveland Road
Public transport is available to and from the venue. Translink operates various services to and from Sleeman Sports Complex. The bus stop is located at the northern end of the Complex on the Ring Road outside car park 3. Plan your journey on Translink today.
View the venue map here.
Eastern Stand
Row I – Section 2 – Seats 1-4
Row I – Section 4 – Seats 5-8
Row I – Section 6 – Seats 9-12
Western Stand
Row I – Section 9 – Seats 1-4
Row I – Section 11 – Seats 5-9
Row I – Section 13 – Seats 10-14
Head over to the Ticketek website to find out more. Availability and the type of seating will vary. Patrons will need to complete the Accessible Seating Form on the Ticketek website and Ticketek will contact you to process your booking.
Accessible Parking – Car Park 2 & 3 will be available for parking. Security can be called for transport from the car parks to the Brisbane Aquatic Centre if needed.
Please note: Chandler Road not in use for PWD at this event.
Random bag checks will be conducted upon entry.
Soft eskies over 40cm x 40cm x 40cm are not permitted
No banners/flags permitted
No external commercial food
Homemade food, bottled water with an unbroken factory seal (up to 1.25L personal quantities only) in plastic bottles and tea and coffee in a thermos are permitted. Other liquids are not permitted. Patrons can bring in empty water bottles which can be filled with water at the designated water stations in the venue.
Standard Venue Conditions of Entry apply. View here.
Food and beverage is available for sale at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre café next to reception. Additional concession stand will be operating on Level 4 of the Aquatic Centre.
Homemade food, bottled water with an unbroken factory seal (up to 1.25L personal quantities only) in plastic bottles and tea and coffee in a thermos are permitted.
Limited Pool Availability | 7–25 April 2025
Sleeman Sports Complex is excited to host the 2025 Australian Age and MC Age Championships and the 2025 Australian Open Championships at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre this April.
During this time, we are committed to keeping as many spaces open for public swimming as possible. However, we understand that the limited pool availability may impact our regular patrons' swim schedules.
To help plan your visit, we encourage you to check our website or contact Aquatic Reception before arriving. We appreciate your understanding during this period as we welcome Australia's next Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls to our venue.
