The top two teams in men's college water polo will square off for the national championship Sunday.
No. 1 USC faces No. 2 UCLA in a rematch of the 2024 final, which saw the Bruins prevail for their first title since beating the Trojans in the 2020 final. USC hasn't lifted the trophy since 2018, with four losses in the final since then.
The Trojans (23-3) have moved through the bracket with relative ease, taking out Concordia-Irvine and Fordham, while the Bruins (26-2) survived tighter games against Princeton and host Stanford to reach the final.
Sunday will be the fourth matchup between the teams in 2025. They split during the regular season and USC knocked off then-No. 1 UCLA in the MPSF tournament final.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the L.A. Rivals battle for a national title.
Where to watch college men's water polo championship
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Live stream: Fubo
The 2025 water polo championship will be broadcast by ESPNU and can also be streamed live via Fubo.
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What time is USC vs. UCLA water polo today?
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 7
- Time: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
Sunday's USC vs. UCLA final is set to begin at 6 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, California.
College men's water polo championship schedule, scores 2025
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Dec. 5 | No. 1 USC 16, Concordia-Irvine 6 | — | — |
| No. 4 Fordham 13, San Jose State 9 | — | — | |
| No. 2 UCLA 15, Princeton 11 | — | — | |
| No. 3 Stanford 15, UC Davis 9 | — | — | |
| Sat., Dec. 6 | No. 1 USC 16, No. 4 Fordham 7 | — | — |
| No. 2 UCLA 9, No. 3 Stanford 7 | — | — | |
| Sun., Dec. 7 | No. 1 USC vs. No. 2 UCLA | 6 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
College men's water polo champions list
The last 10 college water polo champions are below:
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UCLA | USC |
| 2023 | Cal | UCLA |
| 2022 | Cal | USC |
| 2021 | Cal | USC |
| 2020 | UCLA | USC |
| 2019 | Stanford | Pacific |
| 2018 | USC | Stanford |
| 2017 | UCLA | USC |
| 2016 | Cal | USC |
| 2015 | UCLA | USC |