How to watch the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament
The first Big Ten Volleyball Tournament is Nov. 20–25, 2026, at Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Ind.. BTN carries the first round, quarterfinals and semifinals, and the championship is on FOX on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. Central. Nebraska's opponent and match time are TBA until the bracket is set after the regular season ends Nov. 17. From Big Ten Conference, Nebraska Athletics (huskers.com), checked Oct 21, 2026.
Schedule and TV
| Date | Round | Matches | Time (Central) | TV or stream | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20 | First round | 3 | 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. | BTN | Big Ten Conference, Visit Hamilton County (host visitors bureau, not the Big Ten) |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Second round | 4 | 11 a.m., 1, 5 and 7 p.m. | B1G+ (Big Ten); the host bracket lists the 5 and 7 p.m. matches on FS2 | Big Ten Conference, Visit Hamilton County (host visitors bureau, not the Big Ten) |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Quarterfinals | 4 | 11 a.m., 1, 5 and 7 p.m. | BTN | Big Ten Conference, Visit Hamilton County (host visitors bureau, not the Big Ten) |
| Tue, Nov 24 | Semifinals | 2 | 5 and 7 p.m. | BTN | Big Ten Conference, Visit Hamilton County (host visitors bureau, not the Big Ten) |
| Wed, Nov 25 | Championship | 1 | 7 p.m. | FOX | Big Ten Conference, Visit Hamilton County (host visitors bureau, not the Big Ten) |
The Big Ten's Aug. 3 TV schedule lists all four second-round matches on Nov. 21 as exclusively on B1G+. The host county visitors bureau's bracket (Oct. 13) lists the 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Central matches on B1G+ and the 5 and 7 p.m. matches on FS2. We'll update this when the Big Ten confirms. Times are approximate and can change.
How it works
- First Big Ten Volleyball Tournament. The top 15 teams in the regular-season standings qualify. Source: Nebraska Athletics (huskers.com).
- Three opening-round matches, four second-round matches, then quarterfinals, semifinals and the Nov. 25 championship, with one off day (Nov. 23). Source: Nebraska Athletics (huskers.com), Big Ten Conference.
- On the bracket, seeds 1 to 4 start in the quarterfinals (Nov. 22), seeds 5 to 9 in the second round (Nov. 21) and seeds 10 to 15 in the first round (Nov. 20). Source: Visit Hamilton County (host visitors bureau, not the Big Ten).
Where Nebraska fits
Nebraska's seed, opponent, day, time and channel are TBA. They depend on the final standings after the last regular-season match on Nov. 17. We'll update this page when the bracket is out. Until then, the Nebraska volleyball schedule has every regular-season match.
Getting the channels
- How to get BTN
- How to get FOX
- B1G+ guide (second round): $12.99 a month or $89.99 a year (B1G+, checked Oct 21, 2026).
- Listen free on Husker radio
Watch with other Husker fans
Volleyball confirmed means a source showed the bar putting Husker volleyball on. Past coverage doesn't guarantee every match, so call ahead.
Bars with Husker volleyball confirmed: Lincoln (3) · Omaha (13) · Greater Nebraska (3) · Chicago (1) · Seattle (1) · Rapid City (1)
These bars say they show every Nebraska volleyball match (their words, from the source on each bar page):
- Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (La Vista): Streams every Nebraska volleyball match on a 22-ft projector; also baseball.
- The NEST (Albion): Says it shows every Nebraska football and volleyball game Thursday to Sunday on four 85-inch screens.
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Quick answers
- When is the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament?
- Friday, Nov. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026, at Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Ind. Nov. 23 is an off day.
- What channel is the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament on?
- BTN has the first round, quarterfinals and semifinals. The championship is on FOX on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Central. The Big Ten lists the Nov. 21 second round on B1G+ only; the host county visitors bureau's Oct. 13 bracket lists the 5 and 7 p.m. Central matches on FS2. We'll update this when the Big Ten confirms.
- When does Nebraska play in the Big Ten Tournament?
- Not set yet. It depends on the final regular-season standings after Nov. 17. On the bracket, seeds 1 to 4 start in the quarterfinals on Nov. 22.
- How many teams make the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament?
- The top 15 teams in the regular-season standings.
- Can I watch the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament for free?
- The Nov. 25 championship is on FOX, a broadcast network, so your local FOX station may come in free with an antenna. Check your address on the FCC's DTV Reception Map. The earlier rounds are on BTN and B1G+.
- Are the BTN tournament matches on the FOX Sports app?
- Yes. The host county visitors bureau's Oct. 13 bracket says BTN games are also available on the FOX Sports app.
This page will be updated as the bracket and TV are announced. Facts last checked Oct 21, 2026.
Sources
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- Big Ten Conference: Big Ten Network announces 2026 Big Ten volleyball television schedule (published Aug 3, 2026)
- Nebraska Athletics (huskers.com): Big Ten Volleyball Tournament to debut in November 2026 (published Apr 16, 2026)
- Visit Hamilton County (host visitors bureau, not the Big Ten): 2026 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament bracket (PDF) (published Oct 13, 2026)
- B1G+: B1G+: What you get
- Federal Communications Commission: DTV Reception Maps
- Nebraska Athletics: huskers.com volleyball schedule