No. 3 Kentucky returns nearly its entire 2025 national runner-up roster. Every 2026 date, first-serve time, venue and broadcast, updated as they are confirmed.
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Record
32
Games
15
Players
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WIN· W 4-0Lexington, Ky. — Exhibition, Free Admission
14AugFri
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vsHome
Dayton (EXH)
WIN· W 4-0Lexington, Ky. — Exhibition, Free Admission
21AugFri
atAway
#6 Wisconsin
WIN· W 3-0AVCA First Serve — Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisc.
23AugSun
atAway
#4 Pittsburgh
LOSS· L 1-3AVCA First Serve — Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisc.
28AugFri
vsHome
Utah State
WIN· W 3-0Bluegrass Battle — Lexington, Ky.
29AugSat
vsHome
South Florida
WIN· W 3-0Bluegrass Battle — Lexington, Ky.
02SepWed
vsHome
UCLA
WIN· W 3-0SEC / Big Ten Challenge — Lexington, Ky.
06SepSun
atAway
Penn State
WIN· W 3-1Big Ten / SEC Challenge — Wrigley Field, Chicago, Ill.
09SepWed
vsHome
North Carolina
WIN· W 3-2SEC / ACC Challenge — Lexington, Ky.
12SepSat
atAway
SMU
2:00 pmParadise Invitational — Nassau, Bahamas
13SepSun
atAway
Purdue or Houston
TBAParadise Invitational — Nassau, Bahamas
20SepSun
vsHome
Louisville
3:00 pmLexington, Ky.
23SepWed
atAway
Vanderbilt
9:00 pmNashville, Tenn.
27SepSun
vsHome
Texas
1:00 pmLexington, Ky.
02OctFri
atAway
Auburn
TBAAuburn, Ala.
04OctSun
atAway
Florida
8:30 pmGainesville, Fla.
09OctFri
vsHome
LSU
7:00 pmLexington, Ky.
11OctSun
vsHome
Ole Miss
2:00 pmLexington, Ky.
16OctFri
atAway
Oklahoma
TBANorman, Okla.
18OctSun
atAway
Arkansas
4:00 pmFayetteville, Ark.
21OctWed
atAway
Tennessee
7:00 pmKnoxville, Tenn.
25OctSun
vsHome
Texas A&M
3:00 pmLexington, Ky.
30OctFri
vsHome
Missouri
7:00 pmLexington, Ky.
06NovFri
vsHome
Alabama
7:00 pmLexington, Ky.
08NovSun
vsHome
Mississippi State
1:00 pmSenior Day — Lexington, Ky.
13NovFri
atAway
South Carolina
7:00 pmColumbia, S.C.
15NovSun
atAway
Georgia
2:00 pmAthens, Ga.
20NovFri
ST
atAway
SEC Tournament - Opening Round
TBASavannah, Ga.
21NovSat
ST
atAway
SEC Tournament - Second Round
TBASavannah, Ga.
22NovSun
ST
atAway
SEC Tournament - Quarterfinals
TBASavannah, Ga.
23NovMon
ST
atAway
SEC Tournament - Semifinals
TBASavannah, Ga.
24NovTue
ST
atAway
SEC Tournament - Championship
7:00 pm ETSavannah, Ga.
Kentucky Volleyball 2026: Season Outlook & Program Overview
Original analysis of the Kentucky Wildcats program, coaching staff, and 2026 outlook.
2026 Season Outlook
Kentucky enters 2026 as the SEC's preseason favorite and the No. 3 team in the country, and for once the expectation is not merely a deep run — it is finishing the job. The Wildcats reached the 2025 national championship match before falling to Texas A&M in Kansas City, and Craig Skinner brought nearly the entire core back: Brooklyn DeLeye on the left, Kassie O'Brien running the offense after a National Freshman of the Year season, Molly Tuozzo anchoring the back row, and Lizzie Carr at 6-foot-6 in the middle. The addition of Notre Dame transfer Morgan Gaerte, a First Team All-ACC opposite who averaged 4.64 kills per set, converts a very good front row into arguably the most balanced attack in the country. Four Wildcats sit on the AVCA National Player of the Year watch list, more than any other program. The schedule matches the ambition — Wisconsin and Pittsburgh in the opening weekend, Penn State at Wrigley Field, UCLA and North Carolina at home, then a 15-match SEC gauntlet.
Program History & Tradition
Kentucky's 2020-21 NCAA championship, won over Texas in Omaha, was the first national volleyball title in SEC history and remains the defining moment of the program. It was not an outlier: the Wildcats have won nine consecutive SEC regular-season championships, appeared in every NCAA Tournament of the last decade, and turned Historic Memorial Coliseum into one of the best-attended and loudest venues in the sport. The 2025 runner-up finish at the Final Four confirmed Kentucky as a permanent fixture at the top of the national conversation rather than a program defined by a single title season.
Head Coach Spotlight
Craig Skinner has led Kentucky since 2005 and built it from an SEC also-ran into a national champion and perennial title contender. He is one of the winningest active coaches in Division I, with a 2020 national championship, a 2025 national runner-up finish and a run of consecutive SEC regular-season crowns. His teams are known for disciplined serve-receive, high-tempo offense out of the middle, and an unusually strong record of developing setters and liberos. Skinner has also become one of the sport's most effective portal recruiters without sacrificing the culture that keeps multi-year starters in Lexington.
What to Watch in 2026
Texas at Memorial Coliseum on September 27 is the heavyweight match of the SEC regular season and a plausible December seeding tiebreaker. Penn State at Wrigley Field on September 6 is the spectacle of the year, in front of what should be one of the largest crowds college volleyball has ever drawn. The October 2-4 road swing through Auburn and Florida is the schedule's cruelest weekend, and the trip to Tennessee on October 21 is the toughest building Kentucky visits in conference play. Watch how quickly Gaerte and DeLeye settle into a two-terminator rotation — if that pairing clicks by late September, Kentucky has the pieces for a home regional and a return to the Final Four.
Kentucky Volleyball 2026 Schedule Overview
Last updated: August 21, 2026
The complete 2026 Kentucky volleyball schedule is below: all 27 scheduled matches plus the SEC Tournament bracket, with first-serve times in Eastern, venues, and broadcast information added as networks confirm them. This is the season Big Blue Nation has been waiting for. Kentucky reached the 2025 national championship match before falling to Texas A&M in Kansas City, and Craig Skinner returned nearly the entire core — then added First Team All-ACC opposite Morgan Gaerte from Notre Dame through the portal. The Wildcats enter 2026 ranked No. 3 nationally, were picked by SEC coaches to win the league, and are chasing a 10th straight SEC regular-season championship. The schedule is built to earn a top-four NCAA seed. Kentucky opens against No. 6 Wisconsin and No. 4 Pittsburgh at the AVCA First Serve inside Fiserv Forum, plays Penn State at Wrigley Field, hosts UCLA and North Carolina in the Big Ten and ACC Challenges, and travels to the Bahamas for the Paradise Invitational — all before SEC play begins on September 23. Conference play opens at Vanderbilt on September 23 and continues with Texas at Memorial Coliseum on September 27, the heavyweight match of the SEC regular season. Senior Day is November 8 against Mississippi State, the regular season ends at Georgia on November 15, and the SEC Tournament runs November 20-24 at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
Kentucky opens the 2026 season tonight against No. 6 Wisconsin at the AVCA First Serve in Milwaukee, 9:00 pm ET on ESPN.
Kentucky Volleyball 2026 Schedule at a Glance
Season opener
Fri, Aug 21 vs. No. 6 Wisconsin — Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee (9:00 pm ET, ESPN)
Home opener
Fri, Aug 28 vs. Utah State — Memorial Coliseum (7:00 pm ET)
SEC opener
Wed, Sept 23 at Vanderbilt — Nashville (9:00 pm ET)
Biggest home match
Sun, Sept 27 vs. Texas — Memorial Coliseum (1:00 pm ET)
Biggest road test
Sun, Oct 4 at Florida — Gainesville (8:30 pm ET)
Rivalry match
Sun, Sept 20 vs. Louisville — Memorial Coliseum (3:00 pm ET)
Senior Day
Sun, Nov 8 vs. Mississippi State — Memorial Coliseum (1:00 pm ET)
Regular season finale
Sun, Nov 15 at Georgia — Athens (2:00 pm ET)
SEC Tournament
Nov 20-24 — Enmarket Arena, Savannah, Ga.
Total matches
15 SEC · 12 non-conference · 2 exhibitions
Home matches
11 at Historic Memorial Coliseum
Key Dates on the Kentucky 2026 Calendar
Aug 21Season opener vs. Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Aug 28Home opener vs. Utah State
Sept 6Penn State at Wrigley Field
Sept 12-13Paradise Invitational, Nassau, Bahamas
Sept 23SEC play begins at Vanderbilt
Oct 2-4Auburn/Florida road swing, the toughest weekend of the SEC slate
Oct 16-21Three-match road trip: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee
Nov 8Senior Day vs. Mississippi State
Nov 15Regular season ends at Georgia
Nov 20-24SEC Tournament, Enmarket Arena, Savannah, Ga.
Late NovNCAA Tournament selection show
DecemberNCAA Tournament, first and second rounds through the national championship
Kentucky Volleyball 2026 Home Schedule
Date
Opponent
Time (ET)
Event
Fri, Aug 28
Utah State
7:00 pm
Bluegrass Battle
Sat, Aug 29
South Florida
6:00 pm
Bluegrass Battle
Wed, Sept 2
UCLA
7:00 pm
SEC/Big Ten Challenge
Wed, Sept 9
North Carolina
6:00 pm
SEC/ACC Challenge (ESPN)
Sun, Sept 20
Louisville
3:00 pm
Rivalry
Sun, Sept 27
Texas
1:00 pm
SEC opener
Fri, Oct 9
LSU
7:00 pm
SEC
Sun, Oct 11
Ole Miss
2:00 pm
SEC
Sun, Oct 25
Texas A&M
3:00 pm
SEC
Fri, Oct 30
Missouri
7:00 pm
SEC
Fri, Nov 6
Alabama
7:00 pm
SEC
Sun, Nov 8
Mississippi State
1:00 pm
Senior Day
Eleven regular-season matches at Historic Memorial Coliseum, all times Eastern. Kentucky has been among the national leaders in volleyball attendance for a decade. SEC weekend single-match tickets typically sell out; the UCLA and Texas matches are the two most likely to be gone first.
Kentucky Volleyball 2026 Photo Gallery
Celebrating a hard-earned pointOn court during the 2026 seasonWith the national championship trophyOn court during the 2026 seasonRising for an attack at the net
TV & Streaming Information
SEC Network and SEC Network+ carry the large majority of Kentucky's conference matches. Selected marquee matches move to ESPN or ESPN2 — the season opener against Wisconsin and the SEC/ACC Challenge against North Carolina are both scheduled for ESPN platforms. SEC Network is available on cable and on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo. SEC Network+ carries overflow SEC matches and home non-conference matches: it is not a channel and not a subscription, it streams inside the ESPN app and only requires a TV provider login that includes SEC Network — the single most common source of confusion for new volleyball viewers. ESPN and ESPN2 carry the marquee events and need cable or ESPN Unlimited; a handful of events sit on ESPN+ as a standalone subscription. The UK Sports Network radio call is on local affiliates and the UK Athletics app. Networks are typically finalized 7-14 days before first serve. UK Athletics posts confirmed broadcast assignments at ukathletics.com, and this page is updated as each is announced.
Top Games to Watch
Kentucky vs. Texas
Sun, Sept 27, 1:00 pm ET — Memorial Coliseum
The heavyweight fight of the SEC regular season, and it lands on opening weekend of conference play. Texas is the only program in the league with the pin-hitting depth to match Kentucky's, and this one is a plausible top-four-seed tiebreaker in December.
Kentucky at Penn State
Sun, Sept 6, 7:00 pm ET — Wrigley Field, Chicago
Volleyball at Wrigley. The Big Ten/SEC Challenge puts Kentucky in a ballpark in front of what is expected to be one of the largest crowds in the sport's history. Even if the sightlines are strange, the occasion is the story.
Kentucky vs. Wisconsin
Fri, Aug 21, 9:00 pm ET — Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
No. 3 vs. No. 6 in the first match of the season, on ESPN, in an NBA arena. Kentucky's new-look front row gets tested against one of college volleyball's best blocking teams before it has played a competitive point together.
Kentucky at Florida
Sun, Oct 4, 8:30 pm ET — Gainesville
The oldest and loudest rivalry in SEC volleyball. It closes a brutal weekend that starts at Auburn two days earlier, and the O'Connell Center is the toughest building Kentucky visits before Knoxville.
Kentucky vs. Louisville
Sun, Sept 20, 3:00 pm ET — Memorial Coliseum
The Governor's Cup on a volleyball court. Two of the best programs in the country separated by 75 miles of I-64, and the only non-conference home match all year that sells out on rivalry alone.
Key Players to Know
Brooklyn DeLeye
Outside Hitter · Senior
The 2024 SEC Player of the Year and a 2025 First Team All-American. A six-rotation outside with elite serve-receive numbers and Kentucky's go-to attacker in tight sets.
Morgan Gaerte
Opposite · Junior
Notre Dame transfer and 2025 First Team All-ACC, where she averaged 4.64 kills per set. She gives Kentucky a genuine right-side terminator and is on the AVCA National Player of the Year watch list.
Kassie O'Brien
Setter · Sophomore
The 2025 AVCA National Freshman of the Year and a Second Team All-American as a true freshman, running one of the deepest offenses in the country.
Molly Tuozzo
Libero · Senior
2025 SEC Tournament MVP and AVCA Third Team All-America, one of only two liberos nationally on the 2026 AVCA National Player of the Year watch list.
Lizzie Carr
Middle Blocker · Redshirt Junior
At 6-foot-6 she is the block's anchor and a high-efficiency first-tempo option, and one of Kentucky's five Preseason All-SEC selections.
Venue Information
Historic Memorial Coliseum, 401 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 40506, opened in 1950 and has been home to Kentucky volleyball for the life of the program. It seats roughly 8,500, has hosted multiple sellout NCAA Tournament matches, and the raised student section directly behind the service line makes it one of the toughest road environments in the SEC. Parking is free on home match nights in the Kroger Field structure, a short walk away. Doors typically open one hour before first serve; confirm gate times on the UK Athletics event page for high-demand SEC matches.
Season Expectations
Realistic ceiling: a 10th straight SEC regular-season title, a top-four national seed, a home regional in Lexington and a return trip to the Final Four after the 2025 runner-up finish. The floor is a top-three SEC finish and a top-16 national seed. Anything short of a regional final would register as a disappointment inside the program.
The leadership behind Kentucky Wildcats volleyball success
CS
Craig Skinner
Head Coach
Craig Skinner has built Kentucky into a national powerhouse, leading the Wildcats to multiple SEC Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances.
20 years with the program
MJF
Merideth Jewell Frey
Associate Head Coach
Merideth Jewell Frey brings extensive experience in player development and recruiting, helping elevate Kentucky's program to new heights.
10 years with the program
KL
Kyle Luongo
Associate Head Coach
Kyle Luongo focuses on offensive systems and player development, contributing to Kentucky's success on the court.
5 years with the program
AT
Amaya Tillman
Assistant Coach
Amaya Tillman is a former Kentucky standout who now helps develop the next generation of Wildcats.
2 years with the program
KSV
Kristen Sanford Vicini
Director of Volleyball Operations
Kristen Sanford Vicini manages the day-to-day operations of the Kentucky volleyball program.
3 years with the program
The Squad · Roster
Kentucky Volleyball Roster 2026
Meet the 15 athletes on the Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team
DS/Libero
2 players
1
Trinity Ward
Freshman · 5'7"
Louisville, Ky.
11
Molly Berezowitz
Junior · 5'5"
Brookfield, Wis.
Setter
2 players
2
Ava Sarafa
Redshirt Sophomore · 6'0"
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
6
Kassie O'Brien
Sophomore · 6'1"
Elmhurst, Ill.
Middle Blocker / Right Side
2 players
5
Jordyn Dailey
Redshirt Sophomore · 6'2"
Cincinnati, Ohio
15
Lizzie Carr
Redshirt Junior · 6'6"
Kansas City, Mo.
Outside Hitter
5 players
7
Eva Hudson
Senior · 6'1"
Fishers, Ind.
9
Georgia Watson
Freshman · 6'3"
Louisville, Ky.
13
Hannah Benjamin
Redshirt Freshman · 6'1"
Indianapolis, Ind.
17
Brooklyn DeLeye
Senior · 6'2"
Sioux Falls, S.D.
20
Asia Thigpen
Sophomore · 5'11"
Atlanta, Ga.
Middle Blocker
2 players
8
Brooke Bultema
Redshirt Sophomore · 6'3"
Byron Center, Mich.
10
Kennedy Washington
Sophomore · 6'0"
Chicago, Ill.
Libero
1 players
12
Molly Tuozzo
Senior · 5'7"
Cincinnati, Ohio
Opposite
1 players
16
Morgan Gaerte
Junior · 6'2"
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Fan Guide · FAQ
Kentucky Volleyball FAQ 2026
Everything you need to know about Kentucky Wildcats volleyball
When does the 2026 Kentucky volleyball season start?
Kentucky opens the 2026 season on Friday, August 21 against No. 6 Wisconsin at the AVCA First Serve inside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, first serve at 9:00 pm ET on ESPN. The home opener follows a week later, August 28 against Utah State at Historic Memorial Coliseum.
What is Kentucky's full 2026 volleyball schedule?
Kentucky plays 27 scheduled matches — 12 non-conference and 15 SEC — plus the SEC Tournament in Savannah, Georgia from November 20-24 and the NCAA Tournament in December. The complete slate with dates, times, venues and TV is listed in the schedule table above and updated whenever a time or network is confirmed.
When does SEC play start for Kentucky in 2026?
Conference play opens Wednesday, September 23 at Vanderbilt in Nashville, followed by the SEC opening-weekend showdown against Texas at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 27. SEC play runs through the regular-season finale at Georgia on November 15.
How many home matches does Kentucky play in 2026?
Eleven regular-season home matches at Historic Memorial Coliseum, plus two August exhibitions with free admission. The home slate includes UCLA, North Carolina, Louisville, Texas, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Missouri, Alabama and Mississippi State on Senior Day.
Where do the Kentucky Wildcats play their home volleyball matches?
At Historic Memorial Coliseum on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. Opened in 1950 and renovated for volleyball, it seats roughly 8,500 and is regularly among the loudest and best-attended venues in college volleyball.
What channel is Kentucky volleyball on?
Most matches air on SEC Network or stream on SEC Network+ through the ESPN app. Marquee matches, including the August 21 opener against Wisconsin and the September 9 SEC/ACC Challenge against North Carolina, are scheduled for ESPN platforms. Networks are usually confirmed 7-14 days in advance.
Is SEC Network+ free?
SEC Network+ is included at no extra cost if your TV provider carries SEC Network — you sign in through the ESPN app with those credentials. It is not sold separately and is not the same as an ESPN+ subscription.
How can I watch Kentucky volleyball without cable?
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo all carry SEC Network, and each includes the login needed to stream SEC Network+ inside the ESPN app. Select events also appear on ESPN+ as a standalone subscription.
Where can I buy Kentucky volleyball tickets for 2026?
Season and single-match tickets are sold through UKAthletics.com. Season tickets typically go on sale in the spring, with single-match tickets released later in the summer. SEC weekends and the Louisville, Texas and UCLA matches frequently sell out well before first serve.
How much do Kentucky volleyball tickets cost?
Single-match prices vary by opponent and seating location, with non-conference matches generally the most affordable and SEC weekends priced higher. Both August exhibitions are free admission. Check UKAthletics.com for current pricing, as the athletics department sets prices by match tier.
Are Kentucky volleyball exhibition matches free?
Yes. Both 2026 exhibitions at Memorial Coliseum — Ohio on August 8 and Dayton on August 14 — were free admission, with post-match autographs following the Dayton match.
Who is Kentucky's volleyball head coach?
Craig Skinner, who has led the program since 2005. He guided Kentucky to the 2020 NCAA national championship, a run of consecutive SEC regular-season titles and the 2025 national championship match, and is one of the winningest active coaches in the sport.
Did Kentucky win the national championship in 2025?
No. Kentucky reached the national championship match at the Final Four in Kansas City and finished as national runner-up, losing the title match to Texas A&M. The Wildcats return most of that roster in 2026.
Has Kentucky ever won a volleyball national championship?
Yes — Kentucky won the NCAA Division I national championship in the 2020-21 season, defeating Texas in the final in Omaha. It remains the program's only national title and the first NCAA volleyball championship won by an SEC school.
Who are Kentucky's best players in 2026?
Senior outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye, junior opposite Morgan Gaerte, sophomore setter Kassie O'Brien, senior libero Molly Tuozzo and redshirt junior middle blocker Lizzie Carr were all named Preseason All-SEC. DeLeye, Gaerte, O'Brien and Tuozzo are on the AVCA National Player of the Year watch list — the most of any program in the country.
Who transferred into Kentucky volleyball for 2026?
Opposite hitter Morgan Gaerte arrived from Notre Dame, where she earned First Team All-ACC honors in 2025 while averaging 4.64 kills per set. She gives Kentucky a genuine right-side terminator alongside DeLeye and is a central reason the Wildcats are the preseason SEC favorite.
Where is Kentucky ranked heading into 2026?
Kentucky enters the season ranked No. 3 nationally and was picked by SEC coaches to win the conference. The Wildcats open against No. 6 Wisconsin and No. 4 Pittsburgh, making it one of the toughest opening weekends any team in the country faces.
What conference is Kentucky volleyball in?
Kentucky competes in the Southeastern Conference. The SEC plays a 15-match single round-robin conference schedule, followed by the SEC Tournament, whose champion receives the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
When and where is the 2026 SEC Volleyball Tournament?
November 20-24 at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia — the second consecutive year Savannah hosts. Opening-round matches begin Friday, November 20 and the championship match is Tuesday, November 24 at 7:00 pm ET.
Who is Kentucky's biggest volleyball rival?
Louisville is the in-state rivalry that fills Memorial Coliseum, Florida is the longest-running SEC rivalry, and Texas A&M has become the most consequential opponent after ending Kentucky's 2025 season in the national championship match. Kentucky hosts all three storylines in different forms this season.
When is Senior Day for Kentucky volleyball in 2026?
Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 pm ET against Mississippi State at Memorial Coliseum, the final home match of the regular season. Senior Day ceremonies typically take place before first serve, so arrive early.
Where can I park for Kentucky volleyball matches?
Parking is free on home match nights in the Kroger Field structure, a short walk from Memorial Coliseum. Doors typically open one hour before first serve; confirm gate times on the UK Athletics event page for high-demand SEC matches.
Season Storylines
2026 Kentucky Volleyball Season
1
SEC Title Defense
Kentucky chases a 10th consecutive SEC regular-season championship across a 15-match conference slate that opens at Vanderbilt on September 23 and ends at Georgia on November 15.
2
Texas at Memorial Coliseum
The heavyweight match of the SEC regular season lands on opening weekend of conference play, September 27 at 1:00 pm ET in Lexington — a plausible top-four-seed tiebreaker in December.
3
Wrigley Field & Marquee Neutrals
Volleyball at Wrigley against Penn State on September 6, plus Wisconsin and Pittsburgh at the AVCA First Serve in Milwaukee and the Paradise Invitational in Nassau.
4
Final Four Redemption
After finishing 2025 as national runner-up, Kentucky returns DeLeye, O'Brien, Tuozzo and Carr and adds Gaerte, with a realistic path to a top-four seed and a home regional.
Where to Watch
Where to Watch Kentucky Volleyball
Historic Memorial Coliseum
Address: 401 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 40506
Capacity: 8,500+ fans
Opened in 1950, Historic Memorial Coliseum has housed Kentucky volleyball for the life of the program and ranks among the loudest, best-attended venues in the sport. Parking is free in the Kroger Field structure on match nights.
TV & Streaming
Networks: SEC Network, ESPN, ESPN2
Streaming: SEC Network+, ESPN+
Can't make it to Lexington? Catch every Kentucky volleyball match on television or streaming platforms.
Heritage · Legacy
Kentucky Volleyball Program History
Kentucky won the 2020-21 NCAA national championship over Texas in Omaha, the first national volleyball title in SEC history. Under Craig Skinner, who has led the program since 2005, the Wildcats have since won nine straight SEC regular-season titles and reached the 2025 national championship match.
The 2025 season ended with a runner-up finish to Texas A&M at the Final Four in Kansas City. Nearly that entire roster returns for 2026, joined by First Team All-ACC opposite Morgan Gaerte from Notre Dame, and four Wildcats appear on the AVCA National Player of the Year watch list.
Kentucky has turned Historic Memorial Coliseum into one of the best-attended buildings in college volleyball, with repeated sellouts for SEC weekends and NCAA Tournament matches. The 2026 team enters ranked No. 3 nationally and was picked by SEC coaches to win the league.
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