NEW YORK, N.Y.- The Hunter College swim team announced its schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season on Thursday afternoon, featuring 13 regular season meets.

Hunter opens its season on the road on Oct. 16 for a dual meet against College of Staten Island and Farleigh Dickinson University. On Oct. 23 they head to Mount Saint Mary College for another dual meet against the hosting Knights and Brooklyn College, in a nonconference competition. 

The Hawks continue their road slate at Purchase College on Nov. 3, followed by the team's conference opener at Lehman on Nov. 11, and another dual meet on Nov. 14 against John Jay and Ramapo College. On Nov. 20 the Purple and Gold will compete in the Maritime invite, before facing the Privateers again on Dec. 2 in a dual meet. On Dec. 4 the team will host John Jay, at Hunter's annual Homecoming celebration which will also feature competitions for men's and women's basketball, wrestling, and women's fencing. The next day, Hunter will compete at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Open to close out 2026.

The Hawks start out the new year with three home meets against Merchant Marine (Jan. 5), Brooklyn College (Jan. 7), and  Baruch College (Jan. 11).

The CUNYAC Championships are set for Jan. 29 to be hosted at Lehman. The Hawks hope to qualify for the Metropolitan Swimming Championships on Feb. 12 as well as the ECAC Championships on Feb. 26 to close out their season.