News Summary
The UCLA swimming and diving program has unveiled its competition schedule for the upcoming season. With eight home competitions and participation in various invitationals and championships, the Bruins plan to showcase their talent and depth this year. Highlights include significant home meets, dual competitions, and preparation for the NCAA Championships. Fans can expect engaging events featuring key returning athletes, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead.
Los Angeles, CA – The UCLA swimming and diving program has officially unveiled its competition schedule for the 2025-26 season, as announced by Head Coach Jordan Cordry on September 1, 2025. The Bruins will have an exciting season ahead with a total of eight home competitions at the Spieker Aquatic Center, which will be a key venue for the team throughout the year.
The upcoming schedule includes five invitational meets and 10 dual meets, set to showcase the talent and hard work of the Bruins swimmers and divers. Notably, UCLA will compete in the Big Ten Championships in Minnesota in February, as well as the prestigious NCAA Championships scheduled for March 18-21, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The season will kick off with the traditional Blue vs. Gold Intrasquad Meet on October 3, serving as an exhibition to engage fans and highlight the team’s depth and talent for the new season. Following this exhibition, the team will commence its competitive season with the USC Invite on October 10-11.
Season Highlights
The Bruins will host eight dual meets during the season, with five of those taking place in Los Angeles. Significant home meets will include competitions against Iowa on January 9, Stanford on January 16, California on January 17, and a much-anticipated rivalry meet against USC on January 30. Senior Day is scheduled for January 31 at 11 AM PT, where UCLA will take on Nevada.
UCLA will also travel for dual meets against Arizona State on November 7, Arizona on November 8, and UC San Diego on January 3. Additionally, a dual meet is planned for October 25 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, against both Michigan and Northwestern. Furthermore, the Bruins will host a quad meet on January 10 featuring Iowa, Utah, and UC Santa Barbara.
Mid-Season Invitationals
In preparation for the championship portion of the season, UCLA swimmers and divers will compete in two major mid-season invitationals. The USC Invitational will take place from October 10-11, while the Ohio State Invitational runs from November 18-21. On the diving side, the team will participate in the USC Diving Invite from November 20-22, and the Riverside Diving Invite scheduled for December 19-20, along with hosting the Bruin Diving Invitational on January 9-11.
Post-Season Competitions
The championship season will eventually lead to the Big Ten Championships, taking place from February 18-21 in Minneapolis, followed by the NCAA Zone E Diving Championships from March 9-11 in Flagstaff, Arizona. These competitions are critical as they set the stage for the NCAA Championships, where the athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their skills on a national platform.
Team Background
The UCLA swimming and diving team is coming off a successful 2024-25 season, highlighted by sending seven student-athletes along with four relay squads to the NCAA Championships. Among the key returning athletes are swimmer Eden Cheng, recognized as a 2025 Second Team All-American, along with NCAA qualifiers Sarah Bennetts, Molly Brascia, Fay Lustria, Rosie Murphy, and Claudia Yovanovich. This strong core of returning talent is expected to lead the team in what promises to be an engaging and competitive season.
For fans eager to stay connected with the UCLA swimming and diving program, updates and more information can be found through their official social media channels on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram at @UCLASwimAndDive.
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- SwimSwam: UCLA Swim & Dive Announces 2025-26 Schedule
- Swimming World: UCLA Athletics Again Faces Hard Choices
- UCLA Bruins: 2025 Men’s Water Polo Schedule Announcement
- Wikipedia: UCLA Bruins Men’s Swimming and Diving
- Google Search: UCLA Swimming and Diving
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