Wake Forest volleyball will host Mississippi State on September 8, 2026, as part of the 'Showdown at the Net' ACC/SEC Challenge. The match will take place at Varsity Arena, starting at 6:30 p.m. This event features 16 ACC programs competing against SEC teams. Wake Forest seeks to continue its winning streak, having previously defeated Mississippi State in both meetings. The last confrontation occurred on September 10, 2023, with Wake winning 3-0.

By the Numbers
  • Wake Forest leads the all-time series against Mississippi State, 2-0.
  • Last meeting result: Wake Forest won 3-0 on September 10, 2023.
State of Play
  • 'Showdown at the Net' will feature matches from September 8-9, 2026.
  • In 2025, Wake Forest faced Alabama in a five-set match during the inaugural challenge.
What's Next

As the event approaches, further details regarding the broadcast network will be released. Additionally, fans can expect additional matchups to be announced as part of this ongoing series.

Bottom Line

The match against Mississippi State will be a key opportunity for Wake Forest to reinforce its dominance in the series and attract local interest in the ACC/SEC Challenge.