WVU Volleyball Announces Big 12 Schedule

Mountaineers open conference play with two home matches in late September.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:34pm

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The West Virginia University volleyball team announced its Big 12 schedule for the 2026 season, which features a mix of home and away matches against conference opponents from across the region. The Mountaineers will open their Big 12 slate with two home contests against Arizona State University and Texas Christian University in late September before embarking on a road trip to Texas Tech University and the University of Houston.

Why it matters

As one of the top volleyball programs in the Big 12 Conference, WVU's schedule release provides an early look at the challenges the team will face in its quest to compete for a conference title and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The mix of home and away matches against traditional powers like Texas Tech and BYU will test the Mountaineers' mettle throughout the season.

The details

The Mountaineers' Big 12 schedule features several key matchups, including a road trip to Utah to face the University of Utah and Brigham Young University in early October. WVU will also host the University of Cincinnati, the University of Central Florida, and the University of Arizona at the Hope Coliseum throughout the season. The team's final two regular-season matches will be at home against Baylor University and Texas Tech University.

  • The Mountaineers open Big 12 play on Sept. 25 with a home match against Arizona State University.
  • WVU hosts Texas Christian University on Sept. 27 for its second Big 12 contest.
  • The team travels to Texas Tech University on Oct. 2 for its first road match of the conference schedule.
  • WVU returns home to play the University of Houston on Oct. 4.
  • The Mountaineers head to Utah to face the University of Utah on Oct. 8 and Brigham Young University on Oct. 10.

The players

West Virginia University Volleyball

The WVU volleyball team competes in the Big 12 Conference and is one of the top programs in the league, having made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get the Big 12 schedule underway and test ourselves against some of the top teams in the conference. Our players have been working hard in the offseason and are ready for the challenge ahead.”

— Jill Kramer, Head Coach, WVU Volleyball

What’s next

The Mountaineers will begin their non-conference schedule in late August before opening Big 12 play in late September. Fans can purchase tickets and follow the team's progress throughout the season on the WVU Athletics website.

The takeaway

WVU's 2026 Big 12 volleyball schedule features a mix of home and away matches against some of the top teams in the conference, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive season as the Mountaineers look to build on their recent success and compete for a conference title.