Utah Volleyball 2026: Season Outlook & Program Overview
Original analysis of the Utah Utes program, coaching staff, and 2026 outlook.
2026 Season Outlook
Utah reached 8-3 after three straight sweeps at the Northern Colorado event. It now enters Big 12 play away at Colorado before Baylor comes to Salt Lake City. Two short in-state storylines run through this schedule: a September trip to Utah Valley already ended in a sweep, while BYU appears twice in conference play. Colorado opens Big 12 action on the road. Baylor arrives for the first conference home date, then Kansas and Kansas State test the Utes in early October.
Program History & Tradition
The 2026 season brings 29 listed regular-season dates to the Salt Lake City, Utah program, with home matches at Jon M. Huntsman Center. The first BYU rivalry match falls October 15 at home, with a return trip to Provo on October 30.
Head Coach Spotlight
Alyssa D'Errico leads the 2026 coaching staff, joined by Wil Stanley, Hillary Hurley, Andrew Clark. With Colorado next on the schedule, those coaches are preparing for the demands of Big 12 competition.
What to Watch in 2026
The first BYU rivalry match falls October 15 at home, with a return trip to Provo on October 30. Two BYU dates and a quick Colorado road opener give this Big 12 slate its shape.









