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BYU Volleyball Schedule 2026

Follow the Cougars on their journey to championship glory. Get the latest schedules, roster updates, and game information.

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18-1Recorded season record
28Listed matches
15Home matches
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BYU match dates, TV channels and results. All times are as listed. View schedule.

2026 schedule & results

Scores checked Oct 31, 2026 · Times as listed

8 upcoming matches · Times shown as listed

DateOpponentLocationFirst serve / resultTV / stream

at Colorado

AwayCU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado
First serve7:00 PM MST
TV / stream: ESPN+

at Iowa State

AwayHilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa
First serve1:00 PM MST
TV / stream: ESPN+

at Baylor

AwayFerrell Center, Waco, Texas
First serve6:00 PM MST
TV / stream: ESPN+

vs Texas Tech

HomeSmith Fieldhouse, Provo, Utah
First serve1:00 PM MST
TV / stream: ESPN+

vs Arizona

HomeSmith Fieldhouse, Provo, Utah
First serve6:30 PM MST
TV / stream: ESPN+

vs Cincinnati

HomeSmith Fieldhouse, Provo, Utah
First serve1:00 PM MST
TV / stream: ESPN+

at UCF

AwayThe Venue, Orlando, Florida
First serve11:30 AM MST
TV / stream: ESPN+

vs TCU

HomeSmith Fieldhouse, Provo, Utah
First serve6:30 PM MST
TV / stream: ESPN+

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  • Colorado
    Nov 5 · 7:00 PM MST (TV: ESPN+)
  • Iowa State
    Nov 7 · 1:00 PM MST (TV: ESPN+)
  • Baylor
    Nov 12 · 6:00 PM MST (TV: ESPN+)

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Season snapshot

Record:
18-1
Last result:
W 3-1 vs Utah · Fri, Oct 30
Next match:
at Colorado · Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM MST (TV: ESPN+)
Remaining ranked opponents:
2
Schedule sites:
15 home · 13 away

BYU Volleyball 2026: Season Outlook & Program Overview

Original analysis of the BYU Cougars program, coaching staff, and 2026 outlook.

2026 Season Outlook

Seventh place is a real projection, not a slight. Arizona State, TCU, Kansas, Baylor, Colorado and Iowa State all rank ahead of BYU in the Big 12 preseason poll, and every one of them is a top-25 or receiving-votes team; the conference has gotten deeper fast. What BYU does have is experience in the spots that matter most under a new system. Alex Bower returns at setter with 1,265 assists last season, the second-highest total in BYU's 25-point rally-scoring era, plus eight double-doubles and All-Big 12 First Team honors - she led the team in digs in seven separate matches, which tells you how much of the floor she covers.

Brielle Kemavor was a unanimous selection to the Big 12 preseason team, one of the few players in the league to earn that, and Claire Little Chambers joins them after being the conference's Preseason Player of the Year a year ago. All three made the preseason team last season too, so this is a returning core rather than a rebuild. The wildcard is what Rob Neilson does with it: he inherits a roster built for someone else's system, and his first year will be judged more on whether the team looks coherent by November than on where it finishes.

Program History & Tradition

BYU joined the Big 12 in 2023 and has been one of the league's more consistent volleyball programs since. Heather Olmstead concluded her eleven-season tenure in December 2025 to pursue other opportunities; her final BYU team earned a No. 5 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and her last recruiting class produced the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. Home matches are at the Smith Fieldhouse, opened in 1951 - small, old, on-campus and loud, the three things that make a volleyball venue hard to play in, with a student section close enough to the service line to be a genuine factor.

Head Coach Spotlight

Rob Neilson is in his first season, hired in December 2025. He played setter at BYU from 2003 to 2006 and was a member of the 2004 national championship team, then spent ten years on the BYU men's volleyball staff, helping the program to two conference titles and a national runner-up finish in 2013. He came to Provo after six seasons as head coach at Utah State, and brought assistants Chloe Hirst and Torre Glasker with him.

What to Watch in 2026

Pittsburgh, a 2025 Final Four team, visits the Smith Fieldhouse on September 4 in week two, and UCLA follows on September 11 - two blue-blood programs a week apart, both at home, which did the new coach no favors. The Holy War against Utah runs twice, now as a conference series: at the Huntsman Center on October 15, in the middle of BYU's hardest road stretch, and at home on October 30. Arizona State, the Big 12's preseason No. 1, comes to Provo on October 24 - the toughest opponent BYU hosts all year. The regular-season finale on November 27 is at home against TCU, the league's preseason No. 2.

BYUtv carries non-conference home matches free to air, a genuine advantage BYU fans have over most Big 12 fanbases.

BYU Volleyball 2026 Schedule Overview

Schedule and scores checked October 31, 2026 · Official source: byucougars.com

BYU opens the 2026 season on August 28 on the road at Florida Gulf Coast and closes November 27 at home against TCU: 28 matches, ten non-conference and 18 in the Big 12, plus an August 22 home exhibition against Utah Tech that does not count toward the record. The home opener is September 3 against Eastern Illinois, and Big 12 play opens September 25 against Baylor. This is Rob Neilson's first season, after Heather Olmstead concluded her eleven-season tenure in December 2025. BYU opens ranked No. 24 nationally and was picked seventh in a 15-team Big 12.

Home matches are at the Smith Fieldhouse. Full dates, times, venues and streaming details are below.

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Top Games to Watch

  • Pittsburgh at BYU

    Friday, September 4

    A 2025 Final Four team coming to Provo in week two. There is no better early measuring stick for a first-year staff, and no bigger non-conference draw on the schedule.

  • UCLA at BYU

    Friday, September 11

    Blue-blood programs one week apart, both at home. BYU's non-conference scheduling did the new coach no favors.

  • BYU at Utah, then Utah at BYU

    October 15 and October 30

    The Holy War, twice, now as a conference series rather than a non-conference showcase. The Huntsman Center trip lands in the middle of BYU's hardest road stretch.

  • Arizona State at BYU

    Saturday, October 24

    The Big 12's preseason No. 1 and a top-12 national team, in Provo. The single toughest opponent BYU hosts all year.

  • TCU at BYU

    Friday, November 27

    The regular-season finale at home against the league's preseason No. 2. If BYU is chasing an NCAA at-large bid, this is the last thing standing.

Key Players to Know

Alex Bower

Setter

Returns with 1,265 assists last season, the second-highest total in BYU's 25-point rally-scoring era, plus eight double-doubles and All-Big 12 First Team honors. She led the team in digs in seven separate matches, which tells you how much of the floor she covers.

Brielle Kemavor

Preseason All-Big 12

A unanimous selection to the Big 12 preseason team, one of the few players in the league to earn that distinction.

Claire Little Chambers

Preseason All-Big 12

The conference's Preseason Player of the Year a year ago, and a preseason team selection again in 2026. All three of BYU's preseason picks made the team last season too, so this is a returning core rather than a rebuild.

Brooke Hardy

Freshman

Announced herself with a 16-kill debut in preseason play, suggesting the recruiting pipeline is still producing under the new staff.

Season Expectations

BYU was picked seventh in the Big 12 preseason poll and opens No. 24 nationally. Seventh is a real projection rather than a slight: Arizona State, TCU, Kansas, Baylor, Colorado and Iowa State all rank ahead, and every one is a top-25 or receiving-votes team. The realistic ceiling is a top-four Big 12 finish and a comfortable NCAA at-large bid; the floor is the middle of the league and a bubble conversation in late November. The wildcard is a first-year head coach inheriting a roster built for someone else's system - year one will be judged on whether the team looks coherent by November more than on where it finishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is BYU's head volleyball coach in 2026?
Rob Neilson, in his first season. He was hired in December 2025 after six years as head coach at Utah State. Neilson played setter at BYU from 2003 to 2006 and was a member of the 2004 national championship team.
What happened to Heather Olmstead?
She concluded her eleven-season tenure at BYU in December 2025 to pursue other career opportunities. Her final team earned a No. 5 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and her last recruiting class produced the Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
Where can I buy BYU volleyball tickets?
Tickets are sold through BYU Athletics and students get in with a valid BYU ID. The Pittsburgh, UCLA, Arizona State and Utah dates are the ones to buy early. BYUtv carries non-conference home matches free to air.

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The Squad · Roster

BYU Volleyball Roster 2026

Meet the 4 athletes on the BYU Cougars volleyball team

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Leadership · Staff

BYU Volleyball Coaches 2026

The leadership behind BYU Cougars volleyball success

Rob Neilson

Head Coach · 1 years with program

Rob Neilson is in his first season, hired in December 2025. He played setter at BYU from 2003 to 2006 and was a member of the 2004 national championship team, then spent ten years on the BYU men's volleyball staff, helping the program to two conference titles and a national runner-up finish in 2013. He came to Provo after six seasons as head coach at Utah State.

Chloe Hirst

Assistant Coach

Previously with Rob Neilson at Utah State.

Torre Glasker

Assistant Coach

Kennedi Hansen

Director of Operations

Directs day-to-day operations for the program.

Fan Guide · FAQ

BYU Volleyball FAQ 2026

Everything you need to know about BYU Cougars volleyball

Where do the Cougars play home games?

The BYU Cougars play their home volleyball matches at the Smith Fieldhouse on the BYU campus in Provo, Utah.

How can I purchase tickets?

Tickets can be purchased through the BYU Athletics website, at the Smith Fieldhouse box office, or through authorized ticket resellers.

What time do doors open for matches?

Doors typically open 60 minutes before the scheduled match time. We recommend arriving early for the best seating options.

What conference is BYU in?

BYU competes in the Big 12 Conference, facing teams like Kansas, Baylor, TCU, Arizona State, and Colorado in conference play.

Where can I find the full BYU Volleyball Schedule 2026?

The complete 2026 BYU volleyball schedule with every Cougars match, opponent, date, time and location is listed on this page above. It is updated whenever the athletic department confirms new times, TV assignments or venue changes.

When does the BYU Cougars volleyball season start in 2026?

BYU opens the 2026 volleyball season in late August with non-conference play, then rolls into Big 12 matches from mid-September through November. The full 2026 slate leads into the NCAA Tournament in December.

Where do the Cougars play their home volleyball matches?

BYU plays home volleyball matches at Smith Fieldhouse in Provo. The arena hosts every home date on the 2026 schedule, and doors typically open about an hour before first serve.

How can I watch BYU volleyball games in 2026?

Most 2026 Cougars matches air on Big 12 network partners (ESPN, ESPN+, Big Ten Network, ACC Network, SEC Network or FS1 depending on the game). Each row on the schedule above shows the confirmed TV or streaming outlet as soon as it is announced.

Who are BYU's biggest 2026 volleyball opponents?

The 2026 schedule features Big 12 rivalry matches plus marquee non-conference tests. See the schedule table on this page for every Cougars opponent, dates and locations for the full 2026 season.

Heritage · Legacy

BYU Volleyball Program History

The BYU Cougars women's volleyball program has a rich tradition of excellence. Under head coach Heather Olmstead, BYU has consistently competed at the highest level and established itself as a national contender.

The Cougars have developed a strong recruiting pipeline and have become regular NCAA Tournament participants. The program continues to attract top talent and compete for Big 12 titles.

BYU volleyball has created a passionate fanbase at Smith Fieldhouse, with the arena providing an exciting home court atmosphere against Big 12 opponents.

Season Storylines

2026 BYU Volleyball Season

Big 12 Schedule

BYU faces tough Big 12 competition, battling rivals like Kansas, Baylor, TCU, Arizona State, and Colorado throughout the conference season.

Home Games at Smith Fieldhouse

Experience the electric atmosphere at Smith Fieldhouse where BYU volleyball creates a passionate and intimidating home court advantage.

NCAA Tournament Path

Follow BYU's journey through the NCAA Tournament as the Cougars compete against the nation's best programs.

Where to Watch

Where to Watch BYU Volleyball

Smith Fieldhouse

Address: 115 Smith Fieldhouse, Provo, UT 84602

Capacity: 5,000+ fans

The Smith Fieldhouse, on the BYU campus in Provo, UT 84602, opened in 1951 and seats roughly 5,000 for volleyball. It is small, old, on-campus and loud - the three things that make a volleyball venue hard to play in. The student section sits close enough to the service line to be a genuine factor, and BYU has built one of the more consistent home records in the country here. The Pittsburgh, UCLA, Arizona State and Utah dates are the ones to buy early.

TV & Streaming

Networks: ESPN, FS1, Big 12 Now

Streaming: ESPN+, Big 12 Now on ESPN+

Most Big 12 matches stream on ESPN+ through Big 12 NOW, with select matches picked up for linear television. BYUtv carries non-conference home matches free to air, a genuine advantage BYU fans have over most Big 12 fanbases. Non-conference road matches follow the host: Florida Gulf Coast and Florida State stream through FGCU's platform, Boise State through the Mountain West's, and Weber State through the Big Sky's. Broadcast assignments were still being finalized when the schedule was released and are announced on a rolling basis.

Tickets are sold through BYU Athletics and students get in with a valid BYU ID.

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