Austin, Texas, October 9, 2025
News Summary
Texas Rowing head coach Dave O’Neill has unveiled the team’s schedule for the upcoming season, featuring key matchups against SMU, Indiana, and Michigan. The Longhorns, fresh off impressive performances including multiple NCAA Championships, will compete in several events, starting with the Waco Rowing Regatta in October. The spring will include prestigious competitions like the San Diego Crew Classic and culminate in the SEC and NCAA Championships, where Texas aims to continue its legacy of success.
Austin, Texas – Texas Rowing head coach Dave O’Neill announced the 2025-26 schedule for the Longhorns, featuring key matchups against SMU and Michigan. Texas has recently demonstrated exceptional performance, having won three of the last five NCAA Championships and achieving eight consecutive top-four finishes at the national regatta.
The Longhorns are set to compete in two fall events, starting with the Waco Rowing Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 12, at Brazos Park East in Waco, Texas. This will be followed by a meet against SMU on Sunday, Nov. 16, in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, Texas will host SMU for a “rust-buster” event in March, with the specific date to be determined.
After the matchup against SMU, Texas will compete in the San Diego Crew Classic on March 28-29, known as America’s premier spring regatta. In the previous San Diego Crew Classic, the Longhorns excelled, winning three grand finals and finishing as runners-up in another race.
Further down the schedule, Texas will face Indiana on April 9 in Bloomington, Indiana, marking their first matchup against the Hoosiers. On April 11, Texas will meet Michigan in Ann Arbor, continuing a six-year tradition of regular-season competition between the two teams. The Longhorns will conclude the regular season against Stanford on April 25 in Palo Alto, California, seeking to maintain their status as top contenders after winning three of the last five NCAA titles.
The 2025 SEC Championship is scheduled for May 10, where Texas is set to compete against Alabama, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, with the exact location to be announced later. The climax of the season will be the 2026 NCAA Championships, scheduled for May 29-31 in Lake Lanier, Georgia.
Texas concluded the last NCAA regatta with a third-place finish, maintaining an impressive record by staying within the top-four for eight consecutive seasons. The schedule also includes a dual matchup against SMU and Oklahoma on March 8-9 in Dallas, and the Longhorns will host Michigan on April 12 at Lady Bird Lake in Austin.
The annual Longhorn Invite is scheduled for April 25-26, which will include teams like Stanford, UCF, SMU, and Oklahoma. Remaining start times and additional information will be announced at a later date, enhancing an already packed and exciting schedule for Texas Rowing.
FAQ
What are the key events in the Texas Rowing 2025-26 schedule?
The Texas Rowing team will compete in two fall events, including the Waco Rowing Regatta on Sunday, Oct. 12, and a meet against SMU on Sunday, Nov. 16. The spring schedule includes the San Diego Crew Classic on March 28-29, and matchups against Indiana on April 9, Michigan on April 11, and Stanford on April 25.
How successful has Texas Rowing been in recent years?
Texas has won three of the last five NCAA Championships and has achieved eight consecutive top-four finishes at the national regatta.
What is the significance of the San Diego Crew Classic?
The San Diego Crew Classic is known as America’s premier spring regatta. Texas excelled in the previous event, winning three grand finals and finishing as runners-up in another race.
When and where are the championships scheduled?
The 2025 SEC Championship is on May 10, with Texas competing against Alabama, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. The 2026 NCAA Championships will occur on May 29-31 in Lake Lanier, Georgia.
Where will Texas host their match against Michigan?
Texas will host Michigan on April 12 at Lady Bird Lake in Austin.
Key Features of Texas Rowing 2025-26 Schedule
| Date | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 12 | Waco Rowing Regatta | Waco, Texas | Initial fall event |
| Nov. 16 | Meet against SMU | Dallas, Texas | Second fall event |
| Mar. 28-29 | San Diego Crew Classic | San Diego, California | America’s premier spring regatta |
| Apr. 9 | Match against Indiana | Bloomington, Indiana | First matchup against Hoosiers |
| Apr. 11 | Match against Michigan | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Sixth consecutive year competing |
| Apr. 25 | Match against Stanford | Palo Alto, California | Season finale |
| May 10 | SEC Championship | To be announced | Competition against Alabama, Oklahoma, and Tennessee |
| May 29-31 | NCAA Championships | Lake Lanier, Georgia | Season’s climax |
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Additional Resources
- Texas Longhorns – Rowing Schedule Announcement
- Wikipedia: Rowing (sport)
- Sooner Sports – Longhorn Invitational Preview
- Google Search: Longhorn Invitational 2025
- MGoBlue – U-M Rowing Faces Texas
- Google Scholar: Texas Rowing Championships
- The Daily Texan – Australian Rowing Culture in Texas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas rowing culture
- CBS Austin – July 4th Celebrations at Lady Bird Lake
- Google News: Lady Bird Lake July 4th Celebrations
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