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\t\t\t\tThe California men’s water polo team announced a challenging 2026 schedule Monday, highlighted by all four semifinalists from last year’s NCAA Championship and six opponents who qualified for the 2025 National Collegiate Men’s Water Polo Championship.
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\nThe Golden Bears, who wrapped up last season ranked No. 4 in the country, open the campaign Aug. 28 against defending national champion UCLA. Their first home game takes place Sept. 11 against Pacific.
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\nCal has home and away MPSF games against UCLA, USC and Stanford – three of the four semifinalists at last year’s NCAA Championships. The fourth semifinalist \u2013 Fordham \u2013 visits Berkeley on Nov. 13.
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\nFor further coverage of Cal men’s water polo, follow the Bears on X\/ Twitter (@CalWaterPolo) and Instagram (@calmwaterpolo).
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