Bid for a Great Cause: 2026 Golden Goggle Awards Auction (See All Items)
The 23rd Golden Goggle Awards will be held next week on September 25-26, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The event will recognize and celebrate achievements in American Swimming.
Swimming Fans Don’t Have To Be in Denver to Join in on the Fun!
In addition to the live celebration, fans are invited to participate in the Golden Goggle Awards Online Auction. The online auction is currently LIVE, and fans can place online bids from the comfort of their homes. Don’t miss out – bidding closes on Saturday, September 26th at 10 PM MDT. Proceeds from the online auction will benefit the USA Swimming Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to Save Lives, Build Champions, and Impact Communities.
Bidding is Open
With more than 150 items up for bid in 18 categories, the auction features something for everyone. Items range from sports memorabilia and autographs to exclusive experiences and travel packages.
Click here to browse the auction items.
My Top Picks
- Having attended two Olympic Trials as a spectator, I always had my eye on the young swimmers down on the pool deck getting the up-close experience with America’s top swimmers. Therefore, my top pick from the “Swimming Experiences” category is the “Basket Carrier Experience” at the 2027 USA Swimming Toyota National Championships. There are two auctions available for the “Basket Carrier Experience” listed under Lot #42 and Lot #152. What a cool opportunity to be up close and personal with our nation’s elite swimmers!
- Madison Square Garden is the World’s Most Famous Arena. Why not experience a New York Knicks game in the front row of MSG? My top pick from the “Sports – Experiences” category is “Knicks at the Garden,” Lot #166. This auction includes two front row tickets to a home game, along with exclusive Delta Lounge Access.
- Lastly, without a doubt, my top pick from the “Sports – Autographs” category is the Peyton Manning Autographed Broncos Jersey, Lot #13. As a lifelong Broncos fan, I admire Manning’s 18-season career. Known as “The Sheriff,” Manning is considered one of the top quarterbacks in NFL history.
Whether you are bidding on poolside access to the National Championships, Front Row Tickets at Madison Square Garden, or your favorite sports memorabilia, every bid supports the USA Swimming Foundation’s mission to save lives, build champions, and impact communities. Head over to the auction page today and place your bids before Saturday, September 26th at 10 PM MDT.