Fri21Home
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Utah
12:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Big TenLas Vegas, Nevada
OregonVolleyballSchedule 2026
Follow the Ducks through the 2026 season — 14 home dates at Matthew Knight Arena, the Oregon State rivalry match, Big Ten road trips and the Big Ten Tournament in Fishers.
- Matches
- 29
- Home Dates
- 14
- Record
- 0-0
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Western Kentucky
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Oregon Volleyball Schedule 2026
All Oregon Ducks matches with dates, times, and locations
Aug
August 2026
Chapter 1 · 3 matches
Fri28Away
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Western Kentucky
4:00 PM CTSEMO Tournament — Cape Girardeau, MO
Sat29Away
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at Southeast Missouri
4:00 PM CTSEMO Tournament — Cape Girardeau, MO
Sep
September 2026
Chapter 2 · 10 matches
Tue01Away
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at Missouri
6:00 PM CTBig Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge — Columbia, MO
Fri04Home
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LIU
6:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Sun06Home
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Washington State
12:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Fri11Away
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at Arizona State
6:00 PM MTSnyder-Park Classic — Tempe, AZ
Sat12Away
UD
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UC Davis
1:00 PM MTSnyder-Park Classic — Tempe, AZ
Sun13Away
SD
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San Diego
2:00 PM MTSnyder-Park Classic — Tempe, AZ
Thu17Home
PS
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Portland State
6:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Sun20Home
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Oregon State
1:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Thu24Away
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at Wisconsin
5:00 PM CTMadison, WI
Sat26Away
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at Minnesota
4:00 PM CTMinneapolis, MN
Oct
October 2026
Chapter 3 · 9 matches
Fri02Home
vs
Purdue
6:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Sun04Home
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Illinois
1:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Fri09Away
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at Michigan State
4:30 PM ETEast Lansing, MI
Sat10Away
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at Michigan
4:00 PM ETAnn Arbor, MI
Fri16Home
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Indiana
6:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Sun18Home
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Rutgers
1:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Fri23Away
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4:00 PM ETUniversity Park, PA
Sat24Away
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at Ohio State
4:00 PM ETColumbus, OH
Fri30Home
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Maryland
6:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Nov
November 2026
Chapter 4 · 7 matches
Sun01Home
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Iowa
1:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Sat07Home
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Nebraska
7:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Sun08Home
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Northwestern
6:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Thu12Away
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at USC
6:00 PM PTLos Angeles, CA
Sat14Away
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at UCLA
5:00 PM PTLos Angeles, CA
Tue17Home
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Washington
6:00 PM PTMatthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR
Fri20Away
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Big Ten Tournament
TBAFishers Event Center, Fishers, IN
Oregon Volleyball 2026: Season Outlook & Program Overview
Original analysis of the Oregon Ducks program, coaching staff, and 2026 outlook.
2026 Season Outlook
Oregon enters 2026 with a schedule built to test a young Big Ten contender. The Ducks open at home against Utah, travel to the SEMO Tournament and the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge at Missouri, then spend a weekend in Tempe at the Snyder-Park Classic before Big Ten play opens on the road at Wisconsin and Minnesota. With 14 home dates at Matthew Knight Arena — including Nebraska, Washington and the Oregon State rivalry match — Eugene remains one of the hardest places to play in the conference, and an at-large NCAA Tournament bid is a realistic target.
Program History & Tradition
Oregon volleyball has been an NCAA Tournament regular for more than a decade, reaching the national championship match in 2012 and producing multiple All-Americans and Olympians. The move to the Big Ten placed the Ducks in the deepest conference in the sport, and Matthew Knight Arena has become one of the best atmospheres in West Coast volleyball.
Head Coach Spotlight
Head coach Matt Ulmer builds Oregon around tempo and balance — a fast middle attack, aggressive serving and a back row that keeps rallies alive. His staff recruits heavily from Pacific Northwest and California club programs and has kept Oregon competitive through the transition into Big Ten play.
What to Watch in 2026
Three dates define the 2026 Oregon volleyball schedule: the Oregon State rivalry match on September 20, the Big Ten/SEC Challenge trip to Missouri on September 1, and the November 7 home match against Nebraska. The October East Coast swing to Penn State and Ohio State is the toughest road weekend of the year.
Oregon Volleyball 2026 Schedule Overview
The Oregon Volleyball Schedule 2026 gives the Ducks 29 matches, 14 of them at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. The season opens August 21 at home against Utah, then Oregon heads to Cape Girardeau, Mo., for the SEMO Tournament against Western Kentucky and host Southeast Missouri on August 28-29. September starts with the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge at Missouri on September 1, followed by a home pair against LIU and Washington State, a Snyder-Park Classic weekend in Tempe against Arizona State, UC Davis and San Diego, a home date with Portland State, and the in-state rivalry match against Oregon State on September 20. Big Ten play opens on the road at Wisconsin on September 24 and Minnesota on September 26, then Oregon returns to Eugene for Purdue and Illinois. October brings a Michigan State and Michigan road pair, home matches against Indiana and Rutgers, and the season's toughest trip — Penn State on October 23 and Ohio State on October 24. November opens with Maryland and Iowa at home, then the marquee weekend: Nebraska on November 7 and Northwestern on November 8 in Eugene. A Los Angeles trip to USC and UCLA follows before the regular-season finale at home against Washington on November 17. The Big Ten Tournament begins November 20 at the Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Ind. All times listed reflect the schedule as released; local time zones are noted per match.
Oregon Volleyball 2026 Photo Gallery
TV & Streaming Information
Oregon volleyball matches are carried on Big Ten Network and BTN+ in 2026, with select non-conference and tournament matches streaming through host-school platforms such as ESPN+ at the SEMO Tournament and the Snyder-Park Classic. The Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge match at Missouri is expected on an ESPN network. Broadcast assignments for Big Ten matches are typically confirmed one to two weeks before first serve at GoDucks.com.
Top Games to Watch
Oregon vs. Nebraska
Nov 7, 2026
The biggest home date of the season. Nebraska visits Matthew Knight Arena on a Saturday night, and Eugene will be at capacity.
Oregon vs. Oregon State
Sep 20, 2026
The in-state rivalry match, and the last home game before Big Ten play begins on the road.
Oregon at Penn State / Ohio State
Oct 23-24, 2026
Back-to-back road matches at two of the Big Ten's traditional powers — the toughest 48 hours on the schedule.
Oregon at Missouri
Sep 1, 2026
The Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge sends the Ducks to Columbia for an early-season national measuring stick.
Key Players to Know
Oregon pin attackers
Outside Hitters
Oregon's balanced pin rotation carries the offense, especially through the October road stretch when serve receive stability matters most.
Oregon setters
Setters
Running Matt Ulmer's fast tempo is the key to keeping opposing Big Ten blocks honest across 17 conference matches.
Oregon back row
Libero / Defensive Specialists
Ball control in the back row is what has kept the Ducks competitive in five-set Big Ten weekends.
Venue Information
Oregon plays home volleyball matches at Matthew Knight Arena on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon. The arena's steep lower bowl puts the Duck student section close to the court and makes it one of the loudest volleyball environments in the Big Ten. Parking is available in campus garages and surrounding lots near Franklin Boulevard, and doors typically open one hour before first serve.
Season Expectations
Realistic ceiling: a top-half Big Ten finish, an at-large NCAA Tournament bid and a chance to host an early-round match in Eugene. Floor: a competitive conference record built on holding serve at home. The 14-date home slate — Nebraska, Washington, Iowa, Rutgers, Indiana, Illinois, Purdue and the Oregon State rivalry match — is where the season will be decided.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many home matches does Oregon volleyball have in 2026?
- Oregon has 14 home dates at Matthew Knight Arena in 2026, opening August 21 against Utah and closing the regular season November 17 against Washington.
- What is the Snyder-Park Classic?
- The Snyder-Park Classic is a neutral-site early-season event in Tempe, Arizona. Oregon plays Arizona State on September 11, UC Davis on September 12 and San Diego on September 13.
- When does Oregon open Big Ten play in 2026?
- Oregon opens Big Ten play on the road at Wisconsin on September 24 and Minnesota on September 26, before the first conference home matches against Purdue and Illinois on October 2 and 4.
Related Pages
Leadership · Staff
Oregon Volleyball Coaches 2026
The leadership behind Oregon Ducks volleyball success
Coaching Staff1
Matt Ulmer
Head Coach
Matt Ulmer leads the Oregon Ducks volleyball program in Eugene, guiding the team through its Big Ten schedule with an offense built on tempo, balanced pin attacking and disciplined defense at Matthew Knight Arena.
6 yrsFan Guide · FAQ
Oregon Volleyball FAQ 2026
Everything you need to know about Oregon Ducks volleyball
Season Storylines
2026 Oregon Volleyball Season
Nebraska in Eugene
Oregon hosts Nebraska on November 7 at 7:00 PM PT — the marquee home date of the 2026 Big Ten schedule and the fastest-selling ticket of the year.
Oregon State Rivalry
The in-state rivalry match lands Sunday, September 20 at Matthew Knight Arena, closing the non-conference home stand before Big Ten play opens on the road.
East Coast Swing
Back-to-back road matches at Penn State on October 23 and Ohio State on October 24 form the toughest 48 hours of Oregon's 2026 season.
Where to Watch
Where to Watch Oregon Volleyball
Matthew Knight Arena
Address: 1390 Villard St, Eugene, OR 97403
Capacity: 12,364
Matthew Knight Arena on the University of Oregon campus is one of the most striking venues in college athletics. Its steep lower bowl puts the Duck student section close to the court, making Eugene a difficult Big Ten road trip.
TV & Streaming
Networks: Big Ten Network
Streaming: BTN+, ESPN+
Oregon volleyball airs on Big Ten Network with most home and conference matches streaming on BTN+. Neutral-site events such as the SEMO Tournament and Snyder-Park Classic stream through host-school platforms, and the Big Ten/SEC Challenge match at Missouri is expected on an ESPN network.
Heritage · Legacy
Oregon Volleyball Program History
Oregon volleyball has been an NCAA Tournament regular for more than a decade, reaching the national championship match in 2012 and producing multiple All-Americans and Olympians out of Eugene.
The Ducks' move into the Big Ten placed the program in the deepest conference in the sport, adding annual matchups with Nebraska, Wisconsin, Penn State and Minnesota to the schedule.
Matthew Knight Arena has become one of the best volleyball atmospheres on the West Coast, and Oregon's home record is the foundation of every postseason push.
Go Ducks
Go Ducks!
Back Oregon volleyball at Matthew Knight Arena through the 2026 Big Ten season