2026 President’s Cup Knockout Competition

2025 Winners of the President’s Cup were Swindon Dolphin, pictured here with the
cup in the foreground.

This year, in addition to the Senior Men’s Competition, the league has created a Senior Women’s Knockout Competition, and teams have been invited to compete.

Once all entries have been submitted, the draws will be made, and the dates by which matches must be completed will appear on this page.

Note that the Final of the two competitions will be held at Marlborough College Pool in October.


The draw has been completed for Rounds 1 and 2 of the Bristol & West Water Polo League’s Knockout Competition. It is as follows:

Men’s Senior Team Knockout

Round 1, to be completed by May 31st, 2026

Swansea versus City of Newport

Newton Abbot versus Swindon Dolphin


Round 2, to be completed by June 30th, 2026

City of Bristol Harlequins versus Weston-super-Mare

Frome versus Swindon Dolphins or Newton Abbot

Swansea or City of Newport versus City of Bristol

Bradford on Avon versus Devonport Royal


Semi-final Draw will be made on July 1st, 2026. Games to be completed by September 16th.


Senior Women’s Knockout Competition Draw

Round 1, to be completed by May 31st, 2026

City of Bristol versus Welsh Wanderers


Semi Final, to be completed by July 31st, 2026

Exeter v City of Bristol or Welsh Wanderers

Devonport Royal v Newton Abbot


Finals will be held at Marlborough Pool in October.