NCAA men's volleyball committee announces championship selections
The NCAA Men’s Volleyball Committee announced today the field of 12 teams vying for the 2026 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship.
www.ncaa.comHere’s the latest I can share about the NCAA men’s volleyball tournament.
Direct answer
- The 2026 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship field was announced recently, with UCLA as the No. 1 seed. The bracket features 12 teams, and matches are scheduled across regional sites with the finals at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. The championship is being streamed on ESPN+, with times listed on NCAA.com in Eastern Time.[1]
Key details
- Seeding and host sites:
- UCLA is the No. 1 seed and will host a regional winner in Pauley Pavilion.[1]
- Hawaii is the No. 2 seed and will host a regional winner at the Stan Sheriff Center.[1]
- Long Beach State is the No. 3 seed and will host a regional winner at the LBS Financial Center.[1]
- Ball State is the No. 4 seed and will host a regional winner at Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville, IN.[1]
- Format:
- The tournament expands to 12 teams in 2026, up from previous formats, with regional rounds preceding the finals.[5]
- How to watch:
- ESPN+ carries the matches; official times are published on NCAA.com (Eastern Time).[2][1]
Context and sources
- The NCAA's announcement confirms the 12-team field, top seeds, and host assignments for the 2026 championship.[1]
- Additional guidance on viewing and match timing is provided by ESPN coverage and NCAA.com listings.[2]
Illustration
- Imagine a three-region bracket at top seeds UCLA, Hawaii, and Long Beach State, feeding into a final site at UCLA, with all early rounds streamed on ESPN+.
Would you like me to pull the exact bracket bracketocation, dates for each regional round, or provide a quick watch-guide for each team’s path to the title? I can also summarize recent results from the current season if you want.
Citations
- UCLA No. 1 seed and regional hosting details.[1]
- Hawaii No. 2 seed and regional hosting details.[1]
- Long Beach State No. 3 seed and regional hosting details.[1]
- Ball State No. 4 seed and regional hosting details.[1]
- Bracket expansion to 12 teams in 2026.[5]
- Viewing on ESPN+ and match times on NCAA.com.[2][1]