How to watch the NCAA volleyball tournament
The 64-team NCAA tournament bracket is revealed Sunday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m. Central on ESPN. The national semifinals are Thursday, Dec. 17, on ESPN and the championship is Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2:30 p.m. Central on ABC, both at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Channels for the early rounds, and Nebraska's path, are TBA. From NCAA (ncaa.com), NCAA (ncaa.com), checked Oct 21, 2026.
Schedule and TV
| Date | Round | Where | Time (Central) | TV or stream | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 29 | Selection show (bracket revealed) | — | 5 p.m. | ESPN | NCAA (ncaa.com), NCAA (ncaa.com) |
| Thu, Dec 3–4 | First round | Campus sites, TBA | TBA | TBA | NCAA (ncaa.com), NCAA (ncaa.com) |
| Fri, Dec 4–5 | Second round | Campus sites, TBA | TBA | TBA | NCAA (ncaa.com), NCAA (ncaa.com) |
| Thu, Dec 10–11 | Regional semifinals | Campus sites, TBA | TBA | TBA | NCAA (ncaa.com), NCAA (ncaa.com) |
| Sat, Dec 12–13 | Regional finals | Campus sites, TBA | TBA | TBA (the two Dec. 13 regional finals are on ABC) | NCAA (ncaa.com), NCAA (ncaa.com) |
| Thu, Dec 17 | National semifinals | Alamodome, San Antonio | 5:30 p.m., then the second match about 30 minutes after the first ends | ESPN | NCAA (ncaa.com), NCAA (ncaa.com) |
| Sun, Dec 20 | Championship | Alamodome, San Antonio | 2:30 p.m. | ABC | NCAA (ncaa.com), NCAA (ncaa.com) |
The NCAA lists all broadcast times and networks as subject to change. Its table is in Eastern time; these are converted to Central.
How it works
- 64 teams: 31 automatic qualifiers and 33 at-large picks, in a single-elimination bracket. Source: NCAA (ncaa.com).
- First and second rounds and regionals are at campus sites that aren't set in advance. The national semifinals and final are at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Source: NCAA (ncaa.com).
Where Nebraska fits
Nebraska's seed, site, opponents and channels are TBA until the selection show on Nov. 29. We'll update this page when the bracket and TV are announced.
Getting the channels
Check your TV or streaming provider's channel list for ESPN and ABC at your ZIP code. ABC is a broadcast network, so your local ABC station may also come in free with an antenna; check your address on the FCC's DTV Reception Map. For Big Ten channels, see every channel and how to get it.
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 2026 NCAA volleyball tournament?
- The bracket is revealed Sunday, Nov. 29. Rounds run Dec. 3–13 at campus sites, and the national semifinals (Dec. 17) and championship (Dec. 20) are at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
- What channel is the NCAA volleyball tournament on?
- The selection show and national semifinals are on ESPN, and the Dec. 20 championship is on ABC. Two of the Dec. 13 regional finals are on ABC. Channels for the other rounds haven't been announced.
- What time is the NCAA volleyball championship match?
- 2:30 p.m. Central on Sunday, Dec. 20, on ABC. The NCAA says times can change.
- When does Nebraska play in the NCAA tournament?
- TBA. Nebraska's seed, site, opponent and channel are set at the Nov. 29 selection show.
This page will be updated as the bracket and TV are announced. Facts last checked Oct 21, 2026.
Sources
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