KCL vs. UCL Varsity: Swimming & Water Polo 2026
The KCL vs. UCL Varsity Swimming and Water Polo Match is back! This is more than just a meet; it’s a high-stakes, multi-gender showdown between London’s ultimate rivals. Whether you’re here for the explosive speed of the 50m sprints or the physical intensity of the water polo pitch, this flagship event offers an electric atmosphere you won't find anywhere else. Come loud, come proud, and help your university claim the bragging rights.

Want to know more about The London Varsity series? Visit our Varsity website to learn more about its iconic history, the teams to look out for, and keep track of scores!

Event Details: 

Event Schedule

4:00 PM: Doors Open & Spectator Entry

4:15 PM: Swimming Programme (50m/100m events, 4x50m relays, IM skins, and 200m Free)

6:00 PM: Swimming Awards Presentation

6:15 PM: Water Polo Warm-ups

6:30 PM: Mixed Varsity Water Polo Match

7:30 PM: Water Polo Awards & Closing Ceremony

8:00 PM: Event Close

! Important Spectator Information !

• Last Entry: To ensure you don't miss the action, last entry is at 6:15 PM.
• Prohibited Items: For safety, please do not bring glass bottles, air horns, or alcohol into the venue.
• Food & Drink: Light snacks and soft drinks will be available at the venue café / No food is permitted poolside, so please eat beforehand. Please do not bring any outside food and drink into the venue. 
• Emergency Info: An emergency alarm is present in the accessible changing room located near the fitness suite. 

Travel & Access:

• From KCL Strand Campus: Take the Central Line from Holborn Station to West Ruislip. Walk 2 minutes to West Ruislip (Stop S) and take the U1 Bus (West Drayton) to the North Common Road Stop. Walk 5 minutes to the complex. Total travel time: approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• From KCL Guy's Campus: Take the Jubilee Line from London Bridge Station to Baker Street. Change lines and take the Metropolitan Line to Hillingdon. Walk 2 minutes to Hillingdon Station (Stop A) and take the U2 Bus (Uxbridge) to The Hermitage Stop.  Walk 5 minutes to the complex. Total travel time: approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• From UCL (Gower St): Take the Metropolitan Line from Euston Square to Hillingdon. Walk 2 minutes to Hillingdon Station (Stop A) and take the U2 Bus (Uxbridge) to The Hermitage Stop.  Walk 5 minutes to the complex. Total travel time: approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Livestream: Can't make it in person? Follow the action via our official livestream (link to be uploaded on instragram, prior and on the group chats!)

Any more Questions, just email us!
Daya Chotai: daya.chotai@kcl.ac.uk

By attending London Varsity Series events it is implied that you agree to adhere to the “London Varsity Series Spectator Code of Conduct”.