The highly anticipated 2025 NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship is upon us, set to take place at the prestigious IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The semifinals are scheduled for May 10, followed by the national championship on May 11. Both events will be broadcast live, with the final airing on ESPNU.
This year’s tournament features a competitive lineup, with Stanford, UCLA, Southern California, and Hawaii ranked as the top four seeds. Fans can catch every match post-opening round through live streams available on NCAA.com.
Championship Bracket
For an interactive view of the competition, click or tap here for the interactive bracket.
Championship Schedule
*All times are listed in Eastern Time
- Semi-finals: May 10 — Watch live on NCAA.com
- National Championship: May 11
History of the NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship
In the previous year, UCLA emerged victorious in the 2024 NCAA Women’s Water Polo tournament, defeating California with a score of 7-4.
Historical Champions
| Year | Champion (Record) | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UCLA | Adam Wright | 7-4 | California | California |
| 2023 | Stanford (24-1) | John Tanner | 11-9 | Southern California | Pacific |
| 2022 | Stanford (25-2) | John Tanner | 10-7 | Southern California | Michigan |
| 2021 | Southern California (22-1) | Marko Pintaric | 18-9 | UCLA | UCLA |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Stanford (23-2) | John Tanner | 9-8 | Southern California | Stanford |
