College Swimming League sets inaugural meet schedule: six venues, coast to coast

The College Swimming League (CSL) has unveiled its inaugural 2026 season schedule, spanning six venues across the United States. The new league kicks off on September 24-25 at the FMC Natatorium in Chicago, where two matches will be held. The CSL then travels west to Stanford's Avery Aquatic Center on October 2, followed by Knoxville's Allan Jones Aquatic Center on October 9, and a return to California for Match 5 at the Mt.

SAC Aquatic Center on October 16. The regular season concludes on October 23 at Georgia's Gabrielsen Natatorium in Athens. The season climax features a two-day finale at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, with a wild card match followed by the championship, determined by regular-season standings. CSL CEO Rob Kent expressed excitement about bringing the inaugural season to six premier aquatics venues in the country.

The league features 12 top-25 Division I programs, all competing in four-team matches designed to create a more engaging and compelling viewing experience. Tickets for all eight matches go on sale on August 24, with additional information available at collegeswimmingleague.com.