| Host city | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Country | Russian Federation |
| Opening | 3 April 2002 |
| Closing | 7 April 2002 |
| Main venue | Olympiiski |
The 6th FINA Short Course World Championships were held in Moscow, Russia on April 3–7, 2002. The event took place in the 25m-pool of the Olympiiski-complex, which also hosted the swimming event at the 1980 Summer Olympics. A record 599 swimmers from 92 countries competed at these championships, which resulted in seven world records.