International Swimming League set to make comeback in London this year
London is to host the return of the International Swimming League (ISL), with a lucrative one-night All-Star Match set to take place at the Aquatics Centre in December. The team series ran for three seasons and sparked a civil war between swimmers including Britain’s Adam Peaty and the sport’s governing body, but has been on [...]
The International Swimming League (ISL) is set to make a triumphant return to London this December. The league, which previously ran for three seasons, will host a highly anticipated one-night All-Star Match at the Aquatics Centre in Stratford. The event will feature the world's top swimmers, including Britain's Adam Peaty, Caeleb Dressel, and Katinka Hosszu.
Commissioned by Ben Allen, the ISL All-Star Match promises to be a spectacle for fans, held at a venue built for such occasions and in front of one of the world's most passionate sporting audiences. The competition is scheduled for Saturday, December 19. The ISL's history is marked by a series of colorful episodes, starting with its launch by Ukrainian billionaire Konstantin Grigorishin.
The league faced challenges, including threats from FINA to ban participating swimmers from the Olympics, but managed to overcome these obstacles, holding its first season in 2019 and salvaging the 2020 campaign during a medical bubble in Budapest. However, the league ceased operations in 2022 due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, leading to sanctions and financial constraints. After a commercial restructure, the league announced plans to relaunch in 2026.
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