Michigan to Take Half in Inaugural College Swimming League

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Michigan swimming and diving program will take part within the first season of the College Swimming League as one of many group’s competing establishments, the league introduced Sunday (May 24).

The College Swimming League is a brand new league that goals to revolutionize school swimming with a focus on fast-paced, fan-centric competitors. The first season of the CSL will function a six-meet common season with a two-meet postseason in a four-team format. Each workforce within the league will compete in two meets through the common season.

“I’m excited about the concept that Kyle Sockwell and Rob Kent have put together with the inaugural CSL College Swimming League,” stated Michigan head coach Matt Bowe. “It’s exactly the kind of innovation our sport needs. Swimming has to continue evolving, and this is an exciting new way to showcase our student-athletes and bring together some of the very best teams in the NCAA. This is going to be a fantastic event filled with fast racing, great energy, and an opportunity to help take collegiate swimming to the next level.”

“Michigan is one of the most established names in this sport, and getting the Wolverines into our first season is a big deal for the league,” stated CSL CEO Kent. “They bring a deep tradition and a national following that reaches well beyond Ann Arbor.”

Michigan is coming off a historic season in 2025-26 with the ladies’s workforce capturing the Big Ten title for the 18th time in program historical past and each groups ending inside the highest 10 on the NCAA Championships in March.