2026: Preseason | September 2
2026 CCCWPCA Men's Water Polo Coaches Poll (Sept. 2)
| Rank | College | Points (1st) | Record | PR | |
| 1. | Golden West | 240 (12) | 0-0 | 1 | Nine-Time Champs; Open 2026 at Long Beach State & USC |
| 2. | West Valley | 223 | 0-0 | 2 | Host 2026 Nyquist Invitational; Friday 8 a.m. Tilt vs. No. 4 LBCC |
| 3. | Orange Coast | 217 | 0-0 | 3 | Saturday Game at Long Beach State; Off until GWC Invitational (9/11-12) |
| 4. | Long Beach City | 186 | 0-0 | 4 | Annual Season-Opener vs. No. 2 West Valley at Nyquist |
| 5. | Cerritos | 165 | 4-0 | 10 | Four Impressive Season-Opening Wins Lift Falcons Five Spots in Rankings |
| 6. | Cuesta | 156 | 0-0 | 6 | Face Three NCAA DI's at UC Davis Aggie Roundup |
| 7. | American River | 147 | 1-1 | 5 | Also at Aggie Roundup; Take on four NCAA DI's |
| 8. | San Diego Mesa | 145 | 0-0 | 7 | Open 2026 at GWC Invitational (9/11-12) |
| 9. | Ventura | 139 | 0-0 | 9 | Take on Merced, Diablo Valley, Las Positas, and Delta @Nyquist |
| 10. | Mt. San Antonio | 130 | 0-0 | 8 | Don't Face a 3C2A Squad until Chaffey (9/16) |
Others Receiving Votes: Cypress 43, Saddleback 35, LA Valley 23, San Diego Miramar 11.