Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving has revealed its 2026-27 competition schedule, featuring three home meets, including two in January, and a scrimmage against MIT in October. The season kicks off on November 7 against Cornell, with the Crimson also set to face Ivy League rivals Brown and Columbia a week later. Harvard will participate in the Ohio State Fall Invitational and split its squad for separate competitions in December, including the Minnesota Invitational and a meet against Boston College. The team will seek its first Ivy League championship since 2024 after a strong previous season marked by an 8-1 dual-meet record.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard finished the 2025-26 season with an 8-1 dual-meet record.
  • The team went 6-1 in Ivy League matches.
  • Harvard is 46-14 all-time against Army.
  • The Crimson has never faced Howard before this season.
State of Play
  • Team will scrimmage MIT on October 23 before the season officially starts.
  • Harvard aims to reclaim the Ivy League championship after a solid performance last season.
  • Participation planned at two NCAA events, pending qualification, in March.
What's Next

Following the opening scrimmage and early piece of the season, Harvard will focus on strengthening its performance leading to the Ivy League Championships scheduled for February. The team will look to build momentum from early meets against Ivy rivals before heading into the crucial championship and potential NCAA qualifications later in the spring.

Bottom Line

With a solid past season and an ambitious schedule ahead, Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving is poised to reclaim its status in the Ivy League and aim for a strong finish at the national level, making this season a pivotal one for the program.