ISL All-Star Match to Be Held in London
Ben Titley has been named head coach of the Europe Team for the December 19 event at the London Aquatics Centre.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Swimming
The International Swimming League has announced Ben Titley as head coach of the Europe Team for the ISL All-Star Match, scheduled for December 19, 2026, at the London Aquatics Centre. The Europe Team is the third of four teams contesting the match, which offers the largest prize pool ever for a single night of competitive swimming.
Why it matters
The announcement fills in the coaching lineup for one of the sport's highest-stakes single-night events, with a prize pool that is the largest of its kind. It also signals which national programs are supplying leadership to the Europe Team.
Four teams are contesting the ISL All-Star Match, and the Europe Team's coaching staff consists of four coaches. Three of the four team coaching staffs have been confirmed so far, while the Intercontinental Team's coaches remain to be named.
The players
International Swimming League
The International Swimming League is a professional team swimming competition that organizes the ISL All-Star Match.
Ben Titley
Ben Titley is a swimming coach who is currently head coach of the Spanish national team and now leads the Europe Team.
The details
Ben Titley, currently head coach of the Spanish national team, leads the Europe Team alongside Luka Gabrilo, Massimo Meloni and Patrick Pearson. The Europe Team will face the Commonwealth, United States and Intercontinental teams at the London Aquatics Centre.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: The ISL announced the Europe Team coaching staff.
December 19, 2026: The ISL All-Star Match takes place at the London Aquatics Centre.
In the coming weeks: The Europe Team's star athletes are expected to be announced.
Season Trajectory
The All-Star Match adds a one-night showcase to the International Swimming League calendar, with the Europe Team drawing on coaches from several national programs. The event's prize pool is the largest ever offered for a single night of competitive swimming.
Fans planning to attend can find tickets through Ticketmaster for the December 19 event at the London Aquatics Centre. The Europe Team's lineup of coaches and athletes will shape which swimmers fans can follow as the match approaches.
The takeaway
Readers following the sport can track the Europe Team's roster updates in the coming weeks to see which athletes will compete at the London event. Checking the league's official site will show the latest team announcements.
What happens next
The Europe Team's star athletes and the Intercontinental Team's coaches are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, ahead of the December 19, 2026 All-Star Match.
Further reading
Explore more swimming news for coverage of the sport's major competitions and team announcements.
More information
Find ticket information and full event details on the ISL All-Star Match official page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
