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Volleyball 2026
Follow the Gators through the 2026 season — SEC home weekends, the home match against #1 Nebraska, the Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison and the SEC Tournament in Savannah.
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2026 Season · Full Slate
Florida Volleyball Schedule 2026
All Florida Gators matches with dates, times, and locations
Aug
August 2026
Chapter 1 · 4 matches
Fri21Home
SC
vs
South Carolina (Exh.)
6:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Fla.
Fri28Away
AU
at
at UCF
7:00 p.m. ETAddition Financial Arena, Orlando, Fla.
Sat29Home
U
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UCF
5:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Sep
September 2026
Chapter 2 · 8 matches
Fri04Home
F
vs
FAU
7:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Sat05Home
F
vs
FAU
6:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Fri11Home
GS
vs
Georgia Southern
7:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Sat12Home
GS
vs
Georgia Southern
6:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Fri18Home
CO
vs
College of Charleston
7:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Sat19Home
CO
vs
College of Charleston
6:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Fri25Home
vs
Nebraska (ESPN)
6:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Sun27Away
at
at Miami (Fla.) — ACC/SEC Challenge
1:00 p.m. ETCoral Gables, Fla.
Oct
October 2026
Chapter 3 · 10 matches
Fri02Away
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at Kentucky
7:00 p.m. CTMemorial Coliseum, Lexington, Ky.
Sat03Away
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at Kentucky
6:00 p.m. CTMemorial Coliseum, Lexington, Ky.
Fri09Home
vs
Texas A&M
7:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Sat10Home
vs
Texas A&M
6:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Fri16Away
AA
at
at Auburn
7:00 p.m. ETAuburn, Ala.
Sat17Away
AA
at
at Auburn
6:00 p.m. ETAuburn, Ala.
Fri23Away
AS
at
at South Carolina
7:00 p.m. ETColumbia, S.C.
Sat24Away
AS
at
at South Carolina
6:00 p.m. ETColumbia, S.C.
Fri30Home
vs
Tennessee
7:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Sat31Home
vs
Tennessee
6:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Nov
November 2026
Chapter 4 · 8 matches
Fri06Away
AG
at
at Georgia
7:00 p.m. ETAthens, Ga.
Sat07Away
AG
at
at Georgia
6:00 p.m. ETAthens, Ga.
Fri13Home
vs
Missouri
7:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Sat14Home
vs
Missouri
6:00 p.m. ETExactech Arena, Gainesville, Fla.
Fri20Away
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Minnesota — Big Ten/SEC Challenge
7:00 p.m. CTKohl Center, Madison, Wis.
Sat21Away
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at Wisconsin — Big Ten/SEC Challenge
6:00 p.m. CTKohl Center, Madison, Wis.
Sun15Away
ST
at
SEC Tournament
3:00 p.m. ETTBA
Fri20Away
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SEC Tournament — 2026 SEC Volleyball Tournament
TBAEnmarket Arena, Savannah, Ga.
Florida Volleyball 2026: Season Outlook & Program Overview
Original analysis of the Florida Gators program, coaching staff, and 2026 outlook.
2026 Season Outlook
Florida enters 2026 as the most experienced program in the SEC, returning a veteran core while adding a top-20 recruiting class under head coach Mary Wise. The Gators open the regular season at home against UCF and finish the non-conference with a major test against #1 Nebraska in Gainesville, then navigate a double-round SEC schedule before heading to the Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison. With a balanced offense and one of the country's best home courts, Florida is positioned to compete for the SEC title and a deep NCAA Tournament run.
Program History & Tradition
Florida Gators volleyball is one of the most successful programs in SEC history and one of the most consistent in the NCAA Tournament. The Gators have reached multiple NCAA Final Fours and the national championship match, producing Olympians, All-Americans and professional players under one of the sport's longest-tenured coaching staffs. Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center has been one of the toughest road venues in the country for more than two decades.
Head Coach Spotlight
Mary Wise is the head coach of Florida Gators volleyball and the winningest coach in SEC history. Her teams are known for disciplined serve receive, aggressive serving and a fast-tempo offense that stresses opposing blockers. Wise has built Florida into a national destination and one of the most respected programs in the sport.
What to Watch in 2026
The September 25 home match against #1 Nebraska is the headline non-conference date and the biggest home crowd of the year. The Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison against Minnesota and Wisconsin will be a November measuring stick, and the SEC Tournament in Savannah gives the Gators a chance to secure the conference's automatic NCAA bid.
Florida Volleyball 2026 Schedule Overview
The Florida Volleyball Schedule 2026 gives the Gators one of the most ambitious slates in the SEC. The season opens with the Blue/Orange Scrimmage on August 16 and a home exhibition against South Carolina on August 21, then begins the regular season with a home-and-home against UCF on August 28-29. September is loaded with home dates against FAU, Georgia Southern and College of Charleston, capped by the biggest non-conference test of the year: a September 25 home match against #1 Nebraska on ESPN. October brings SEC doubleheaders — a road trip to Kentucky, home weekends against Texas A&M and Tennessee, road trips to Auburn and South Carolina, and a visit to Georgia. November closes with Missouri at home before the Gators head to the Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison to face Minnesota and Wisconsin on November 20-21. The 2026 season ends at the SEC Volleyball Tournament in Savannah, Ga., November 20-24. Every date, first-serve time and venue on this page reflects the schedule as released by Florida Athletics; all times are Eastern.
Florida Volleyball 2026 Photo Gallery
TV & Streaming Information
Florida Gators volleyball matches are televised primarily on SEC Network and ESPN, with additional home games streaming on SEC Network+ and ESPN+. The September 25 Nebraska match is scheduled for ESPN. The Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison will stream on ESPN+. Non-conference midweek matches and exhibition play are typically carried on SEC Network+. Broadcast windows are confirmed at FloridaGators.com roughly one week before first serve.
Top Games to Watch
Florida vs. Nebraska
Sep 25, 2026
The biggest non-conference match in Gainesville. Florida hosts the #1 Cornhuskers at Exactech Arena on ESPN, the headline home crowd of the 2026 season.
Florida at Kentucky
Oct 2-3, 2026
A road trip to Memorial Coliseum against the SEC's most consistent power. The two-match series will shape the conference race.
Florida vs. Texas A&M
Oct 9-10, 2026
The defending national champions come to Gainesville for two matches in one weekend — a huge home test for the Gators.
Big Ten/SEC Challenge
Nov 20-21, 2026
Florida faces Minnesota and Wisconsin at the Kohl Center in Madison, a late-season benchmark against two of the Big Ten's best.
Key Players to Know
Kennedy Martin
Outside Hitter
A veteran pin who provides stability in serve receive and power in the back-row attack, key to Florida's balanced offense.
Alle Rothe
Middle Blocker
At 6'6" a major presence at the net on both sides of the ball, anchoring the Gators' block in SEC play.
Elise McGee
Setter
Runs Mary Wise's fast-tempo offense and will manage the attack through a loaded September and October schedule.
Venue Information
Florida plays home volleyball matches at Exactech Arena inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on the University of Florida campus at 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611. The venue seats more than 10,000 in its basketball configuration and is one of the largest and loudest home courts in SEC volleyball. Parking is available in the O'Connell Center parking garage and surrounding campus lots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Season Expectations
Realistic ceiling: an SEC title, a top-eight national seed and a run to the NCAA Tournament's second weekend. Floor: a top-three SEC finish and an at-large NCAA bid. The home schedule, the Nebraska match and the Madison trip give Florida the résumé opportunities to host NCAA tournament rounds in Gainesville.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the Florida volleyball head coach?
- Mary Wise is the head coach of Florida Gators volleyball. She is the winningest coach in SEC history and has led Florida to multiple NCAA Final Fours and the national championship match.
- What is the capacity of Exactech Arena?
- Exactech Arena inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center seats more than 10,000 in its full configuration. For volleyball, it is one of the largest and most intimidating home venues in the SEC.
- Where can I buy Florida Gators volleyball tickets?
- Tickets are sold through FloridaGators.com and the Stephen C. O'Connell Center box office. The Nebraska match on September 25 and the Texas A&M home weekend are the highest-demand tickets of the 2026 season.
Related Pages
The Squad · Roster
Florida Volleyball Roster 2026
Meet the 8 athletes on the Florida Gators volleyball team
| # | Player | Pos | Yr | Ht | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kennedy Martin Outside Hitter · Senior · 6'2" | Outside Hitter | Senior | 6'2" | Tampa, Fla. |
| 6 | Alle Rothe Middle Blocker · Senior · 6'6" | Middle Blocker | Senior | 6'6" | Tallahassee, Fla. |
| 8 | Elise McGee Setter · Junior · 6'0" | Setter | Junior | 6'0" | Orlando, Fla. |
| 10 | Macy Sumner Libero · Junior · 5'7" | Libero | Junior | 5'7" | Gainesville, Fla. |
| 12 | Belle Cooks Opposite Hitter · Sophomore · 6'3" | Opposite Hitter | Sophomore | 6'3" | Jacksonville, Fla. |
| 14 | Alyssa Mercant Outside Hitter · Sophomore · 6'1" | Outside Hitter | Sophomore | 6'1" | Miami, Fla. |
| 18 | Breeana Miller Middle Blocker · Freshman · 6'4" | Middle Blocker | Freshman | 6'4" | Orlando, Fla. |
| 22 | Sophie Davis Defensive Specialist · Senior · 5'8" | Defensive Specialist | Senior | 5'8" | Tampa, Fla. |
Leadership · Staff
Florida Volleyball Coaches 2026
The leadership behind Florida Gators volleyball success
- MW
Mary Wise
Head Coach33 yearsMary Wise is the head coach of Florida Gators volleyball, the winningest coach in SEC history and one of the most successful coaches in the sport.
- DB
Dave Boos
Associate Head Coach15 yearsDave Boos has been a key part of the Gators coaching staff, helping develop Florida's nationally ranked defenses and recruiting classes.
- MC
Michaela Christiaansen
Assistant Coach4 yearsMichaela Christiaansen works with the Gators' setters and offense, bringing playing experience from her time as a Division I setter.
Fan Guide · FAQ
Florida Volleyball FAQ 2026
Everything you need to know about Florida Gators volleyball
What is the Florida Gators volleyball schedule for 2026?
Florida's 2026 volleyball schedule starts with the Blue/Orange Scrimmage on August 16 and a home exhibition against South Carolina on August 21. The regular season opens at UCF on August 28-29, then runs through home-and-home SEC series against Kentucky, Texas A&M, Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Missouri, plus a September 25 home match against #1 Nebraska and a Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison against Minnesota and Wisconsin. The season ends at the SEC Tournament in Savannah, Ga., November 20-24.
Where does Florida volleyball play home matches?
Florida volleyball plays at Exactech Arena inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on the UF campus in Gainesville, Fla. The arena seats over 10,000 for volleyball configurations and is one of the most intimidating home courts in the SEC.
Who is the Florida volleyball head coach?
Mary Wise is the head coach of Florida Gators volleyball. She is the winningest coach in SEC history and has led Florida to multiple NCAA Final Fours and a national championship match.
What TV channel shows Florida volleyball games in 2026?
SEC Network and ESPN+ carry most Florida Gators volleyball matches in 2026. The September 25 home match against Nebraska will air on ESPN, and the Big Ten/SEC Challenge in Madison will stream on ESPN+. Non-conference home matches typically stream on SEC Network+.
Where is the 2026 SEC Volleyball Tournament?
The 2026 SEC Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for November 20-24 at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Ga. Florida will compete for the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
How can I buy Florida Gators volleyball tickets?
Tickets are sold through FloridaGators.com and the Stephen C. O'Connell Center box office. The home match against Nebraska on September 25 and the SEC home weekends typically sell fastest.
Heritage · Legacy
Florida Volleyball Program History
Florida Gators volleyball is one of the most successful programs in SEC history and one of the most consistent in the NCAA Tournament. The Gators have reached multiple NCAA Final Fours and the national championship match, producing Olympians, All-Americans and professional players.
Under head coach Mary Wise, the winningest coach in SEC history, Florida has built a national destination program. The Gators are known for disciplined serve receive, aggressive serving and a fast-tempo offense that stresses opposing blockers.
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center has been one of the toughest road venues in the country for more than two decades, giving Florida a home-court advantage that rivals any power-conference program.
Season Storylines
2026 Florida Volleyball Season
Nebraska in Gainesville
Florida hosts #1 Nebraska on September 25 at Exactech Arena on ESPN — the biggest non-conference home match of the 2026 season and a résumé-defining opportunity.
SEC Double-Round
Florida faces home-and-home SEC series against Kentucky, Texas A&M, Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Missouri, with a loaded home schedule defining the conference race.
Big Ten/SEC Challenge
The Gators close the regular season at the Kohl Center in Madison, facing Minnesota and Wisconsin on November 20-21 in a late-season national benchmark.
Where to Watch
Where to Watch Florida Volleyball
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Address: 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
Capacity: 10,000+
Exactech Arena inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center is one of the largest and loudest home venues in SEC volleyball. The Gators' student section and Gainesville crowd make it one of the toughest road environments in the conference.
TV & Streaming
Networks: SEC Network, ESPN
Streaming: SEC Network+, ESPN+
Florida Gators volleyball airs on SEC Network and ESPN, with home matches and midweek games streaming on SEC Network+ and ESPN+. The September 25 Nebraska match is scheduled for ESPN, and the Big Ten/SEC Challenge will stream on ESPN+.
Go Gators
Go Gators!
Back Florida volleyball at Exactech Arena through the 2026 SEC season and the Big Ten/SEC Challenge