MIAMI – The FIU swimming & diving program unveiled its 2025-26 meet schedule on Friday afternoon, as the Panthers prepare for their fourth season in the American Conference.
 
The home slate features seven events, beginning with the annual TYR Fall Classic on Oct. 3-4.. At the end of the month, FIU welcomes new American Conference member Liberty for a two-day dual meet from Oct. 31–Nov. 1.
 
Following the matchup with the Flames, the Panthers will travel to Davie, Fla., for a tri-meet against reigning Division II National Champion Nova Southeastern and Lynn on Nov. 7-8. Meanwhile, FIU's diving squad will host the South Florida Diving Invite on the same weekend.
 
FIU will then head to Columbia, Mo., for a major midseason test at the Mizzou Invite from Nov. 20-22, marking its first trip back to Missouri since 2023. Last season, the Panthers earned a runner-up finish at the Purdue Invitational.
 
On Dec. 13, FIU will compete in the CSCAA Open Water Nationals in Sarasota, Fla. The Panthers previously hosted the 5K event at Biscayne Bay Campus in 2022 and 2024. To close out the calendar year, FIU will host Marshall in a dual meet on Dec. 16.
 
The spring portion of the schedule begins with the FIU Sprint Invite on Jan. 3 in Miami, as the Panthers gear up for the American Conference Championships. FIU will then host a competitive tri-meet on Jan. 10, squaring off against ACC foe Miami and Ivy League contender Harvard.
 
The Panthers celebrate Senior Day on Jan. 23 when they face Florida Gulf Coast at home, before wrapping up dual meet action at Florida Atlantic on Jan. 31 in Boca Raton. FIU will also take part in the Miami First Chance Meet on Feb. 9 in Coral Gables as a final tune-up before the postseason.
 
The American Swimming & Diving Championships are set for Feb. 18-21 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, N.C., marking the second different venue FIU will compete at in the league championship following last year's event at SMU in Dallas. The Panthers will aim to reclaim the conference title after a runner-up finish in 2025.
 
Postseason action continues with the NCAA Zone B Diving Championships from March 8-11 in Atlanta, Ga., followed by the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships from March 18-21, also in Atlanta.

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