Richmond Declares 2025-26 Swim and Dive Schedule

RICHMOND, Va. – Head coach Matt Barany introduced Richmond’s 2025-2026 swim and dive schedule. The Spiders open the season on the highway on Oct. 17 on the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex in Hampton, Va.

The Spiders will kick off the 2025-26 marketing campaign on the Richmond Duals Oct. 17-18 in Hampton, Va., on the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex. Richmond will compete towards Atlantic 10 opponents, Davidson, Duquesne and George Mason. On Friday, the meet begins at 5 p.m. and on Saturday it begins at 10 a.m.

After almost a three-week break, Richmond will journey to Baltimore, Md., and face Loyola on Nov. 7.

Rounding out November, the Spiders will head to Northern Virginia for the annual Patriot Invite, held Nov. 19-22 on the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Opening night time relays start at 5 p.m., whereas prelims start at 10 a.m., diving at 1 p.m. and finals at 6 p.m. for the next three days.

In December, Richmond travels south to Sarasota, Fla., for its solely meet of the month. The Spiders will compete within the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Open Water Nationals, starting at 10 a.m. on Dec. 13.


In the brand new 12 months, the Spiders return to the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex to face William & Mary. Old Dominion and East Carolina on Jan. 9 at 4 p.m.

UR heads to Philadelphia, Pa., for a twin towards Villanova on Jan. 16. Diving begins at 11 a.m. adopted by swim at 1 p.m.

The Spiders will host its solely house meet of the season Jan. 23 towards James Madison. Diving begins at 2 p.m., with swimming at 4 p.m. on the Robins Center Natatorium.
On Feb. 5-7, Richmond will journey to in-state foe, Virginia for the Cavalier Invite, for the ultimate common season meet of the 12 months.

Heading into the postseason, the Spiders will return to the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex, for the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships, held Feb. 18-21

Following the A-10 Championships, Spider diving will look to qualify for NCAA Zone Diving scheduled for March 8-11 in Atlanta, Ga.

Select Spiders may even compete on the NIC Championships, hosted by CSCAA in Ocala, Fla., on March 12-14. Prelims start at 9:30 a.m. with finals at 6 p.m.

The championship season concludes with the NCAA Championships, March 18-21 in Atlanta, Ga.

Richmond may even compete on the USA Open Water Nationals in Sarasota, Fla., April 2-4 and host the Alumni Meet April 11 at 10 a.m. on the Robins Center.