October 21, 2025

Legacy Crown to Celebrate Women’s Water Polo

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USA Water Polo has announced the Legacy Crown event to honor the 25th anniversary of women’s water polo in the Olympics. This inaugural celebration will feature top collegiate teams including Stanford, UCLA, and USC, along with elite club squads. The event will also present individual accolades, and admission will be free for attendees. Matches are set to take place at Orange Coast College and Costa Mesa High School, with livestreaming options available for wider audiences. This event marks a significant milestone in recognizing the growth and dedication to women’s water polo over the past quarter-century.

Costa Mesa, California

USA Water Polo has announced an exciting new event, the Legacy Crown, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of women’s water polo in the Olympics. This inaugural celebration will take place on November 15-16, 2023, in Costa Mesa, California, aiming to honor both the sport and the individuals who have contributed to its growth and success throughout the years.

The Legacy Crown will span two days and feature a competitive lineup, including top collegiate teams, elite club squads, and USA Water Polo National Team Academy squads. Among the collegiate teams, reigning NCAA champion Stanford will headline the event, alongside other prestigious institutions such as UCLA, USC, California, Hawaii, Arizona State, UC Irvine, Long Beach State, Loyola Marymount, Fresno State, and UC San Diego. On the club side, teams like the New York Athletic Club, the Los Angeles Athletic Club, and the esteemed Olympic Club based in San Francisco will also participate.

While the full match schedule for this highly anticipated tournament is yet to be released, it has already been established that the winning team will be awarded the inaugural Legacy Crown championship trophy. Additionally, individual accolades will be given for Most Valuable Player, Best Goalkeeper, Leading Scorer, Best Defensive Player, and Rising Star.

Matches will be held at Orange Coast College and Costa Mesa High School, which are conveniently located across from each other. In a move that makes this event accessible to many, admission will be free for all attendees. For those unable to attend in person, the event will include livestreaming options available through overnight.com and the Overnight app, as well as statistical updates via 6-8sports.com.

Adam Krikorian, head coach of USA Water Polo’s women’s national team, has expressed enthusiasm for the event, with aspirations to establish it as an annual tradition that celebrates and promotes women’s water polo.

Historical Context of Women’s Water Polo in the Olympics

Men’s water polo has a longstanding presence in the Olympics, having been featured since 1900. In contrast, women’s water polo was introduced more recently, making its Olympic debut in 2000 during the Sydney Games where the U.S. team claimed a silver medal. Since then, the U.S. women’s national team has achieved remarkable success, winning three gold medals in 2012, 2016, and 2021, along with two silver medals in 2000 and 2008, and one bronze in 2004.

The Legacy Crown event serves as a significant milestone in the history of women’s water polo, spotlighting its growth and the dedication of those involved in its development over the past quarter-century. As excitement builds for this inaugural celebration, athletes, coaches, and fans alike are sure to be looking forward to honoring the legacy and bright future of women’s water polo.

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