College Swimming League, ESPN Multi-Year Agreement
College Swimming League, Life on ESPN
College Swimming League, ESPN Multi-Year Agreement
College Swimming League, Life on ESPN

A brand new, dynamic league poised to revolutionize college swimming with high-octane, fan-focused competition.

College Swimming League

The CSL is a fresh and electric take on collegiate swimming, based on the exciting format and production of the International Swimming League (ISL).

We're combining an innovative and exciting team-based format with world-class production for TV and applying it to college swimming.

The CSL is a fresh and electric take on collegiate swimming, based on the exciting format and production of the International Swimming League (ISL).

We're combining an innovative and exciting team-based format with world-class production for TV and applying it to college swimming.

The CSL is a fresh and electric take on collegiate swimming, based on the exciting format and production of the International Swimming League (ISL).

We're combining an innovative and exciting team-based format with world-class production for TV and applying it to college swimming.

  • "We're excited to use the ISL model to bring gamification, excitement, and high-level production to NCAA swimming and create an exceptionally compelling product."

    Rob Kent

    C.E.O.

  • “Ohio State is beyond thrilled to be a part of the inaugural season of the College Swimming League.
    Rob Kent and Kyle Sockwell have created a platform to promote the sport in a dynamic manner. We are grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to competing.”

    Bill Dorenkott

    Head Coach, Ohio State

  • "The swimming community has proven over and over that they're ready to engage with the sport on a deeper, more consistent level. We're building the CSL to finally meet that demand."

    Kyle Sockwell

    C.O.O.

  • "We’re proud to be part of a league that brings fresh energy and a new platform to showcase the best of college swimming.”

    Braden Holloway

    Head Coach, N.C. State

What Swimming Deserves

The CSL is committed to elevating the sport by creating a sustainable, exciting platform that generates massive buzz and benefits the entire swimming ecosystem.

The CSL is committed to elevating the sport by creating a sustainable, exciting platform that generates massive buzz and benefits the entire swimming ecosystem.

Made for Fans

12 Teams.
8 Matches.
1 Champion.

Making Waves

Watch the best college swimmers compete in a dynamic environment optimized for broadcast and an unparalleled live spectator experience.

Watch the best college swimmers compete in a dynamic environment optimized for broadcast and an unparalleled live spectator experience.

Investing in the Future

By driving commercial success, the CSL aims to create a more prosperous future for college swimming, ensuring more support and visibility for the next generation of swimming stars.

By driving commercial success, the CSL aims to create a more prosperous future for college swimming, ensuring more support and visibility for the next generation of swimming stars.

Dive In

Be the first to know when the CSL hits the water.

Be the first to know when the CSL hits the water.