The Big Ten Conference is set to host its inaugural postseason volleyball tournament from November 20-25, 2026, at the Fishers Event Center in Indiana. This tournament will mark a historic moment as the league will determine its volleyball champion through a structured competition involving the top 15 teams from the regular season. Fans can expect an action-packed week of matches, culminating in the championship on November 25. Notably, the regular-season match schedule will be reduced from 20 to 17 to accommodate the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • 22 NCAA Division I Championships have been won by current Big Ten schools.
  • Six Big Ten regular-season matches attracted over 500,000 viewers last season.
State of Play
  • The Fishers Event Center is a new venue with a capacity of 7,500 fans, opened in 2024.
  • The Big Ten has led Division I volleyball attendance rankings since 2007.
What's Next

The 2026 volleyball season will kick off with the Fifth Annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Day on August 3 in Chicago. The season will also feature the first Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week, culminating in a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on September 6.

Bottom Line

The introduction of the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament represents a significant evolution for the conference, enhancing visibility for student-athletes and solidifying the Big Ten's commitment to growing women's athletics at a national level. This tournament is expected to set new standards for collegiate volleyball competitions.