Yale opens its 2026-27 men’s swimming and diving season at Brown on Friday, Nov. 6, aiming to build on a record-setting campaign. The Bulldogs return two-time All-American Nick Finch and add seven first-years, with the team’s depth expected to be central to its success.

By the Numbers
  • 12 All-Ivy selections last season.
  • 12 top-three finishes at the Ivy League Championship, including 5 gold medals and 7 silver.
  • 13 records broken at the meet: 9 Yale records and 4 Ivy League records.
  • Yale scored 1,274.5 points and placed second, its best finish since winning the championship in 1972.
  • 6 Bulldogs qualified for the NCAA Championships; 20 earned CSCAA Scholar All-America recognition.
State of Play
  • Yale begins the season at Brown on Nov. 6, with events scheduled for 6 p.m.
  • The Bulldogs’ season-opening roster features Finch, junior freestyler Hammer Massey and 7 first-years.
  • Yale finished second nationally in team GPA and earned Spring Team Scholar All-America honors.
What’s Next

Yale hosts Dartmouth and Cornell on Nov. 13-14, its first home meets of the season.

Bottom Line

Yale starts with momentum from a historic Ivy championship performance, but sustaining that success will depend on how quickly its newcomers contribute alongside proven leaders.