Mizzou Volleyball Completes 2026 Schedule

Mizzou volleyball released its full 2026 competition schedule and season ticket information on Tuesday, June 23. The slate includes 12 nonconference matches and 15 SEC games, featuring 10 opponents that competed in last season’s NCAA Tournament, according to the university.

How is the 2026 nonconference schedule structured?

The nonconference portion of the season consists of seven home matchups and two tournaments hosted at the Hearnes Center. The first home tournament runs from Aug. 28-30 and features Western Illinois, Towson, and Idaho, while the second tournament from Sept. 11-13 includes Arkansas State, Wichita State, and Florida Gulf Coast.

Mizzou will compete in two high-profile challenges. The Tigers host Oregon on Sept. 1 for the SEC/Big Ten Challenge before playing Nebraska at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 6. The team then travels to Kentucky on Sept. 9 to face Louisville in the SEC/ACC Challenge.

The nonconference slate concludes with a trip to Ohio. On Sept. 18, Mizzou plays Dayton in Bowling Green and Toledo on its home court. The final nonconference match takes place Sept. 19 against Bowling Green.

Did You Know? Mizzou will play a “one-of-a-kind” match against Nebraska at Wrigley Field in Chicago as part of the SEC/Big Ten Challenge on Sept. 6.

What are the ticket options for Mizzou volleyball fans?

Season tickets for the 15-match home slate are currently available via MUTigers.com/VBTix. General admission season tickets are priced at $100.

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The university offers two premium tiers. General Admission Side Out Club tickets cost $250 and include pregame food and beverages and premium space access. Tiger Row Premium Courtside tickets are $350 and include courtside seating, pregame food and beverages, and premium space access.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that scheduling 10 matches against previous NCAA Tournament teams, including five in the nonconference window, creates a rigorous early-season test. This aggressive approach may force the Tigers to reach peak competitive form well before the SEC slate begins.

What happens during the SEC conference slate?

Following the nonconference window, the Tigers begin a 15-game SEC schedule on Sept. 27 against Vanderbilt. The conference run includes home games against Florida, Auburn, Mississippi State, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, and Texas A&M.

Road matchups include Ole Miss, LSU, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The season is likely to conclude at the SEC Tournament in Savannah, Ga., scheduled for Nov. 20-24.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026 Mizzou volleyball season begin?
The season starts with two exhibitions: one at home against Drake on Aug. 15 and a neutral scrimmage against Tulsa in Springfield, Mo., on Aug. 20.

Where can fans purchase season tickets?
New season tickets are available online at MUTigers.com/VBTix, while returning fans can use the university’s renewal link under “Renewals & Invoices.”

Which nonconference opponents were in last year’s NCAA Tournament?
According to the schedule release, five nonconference opponents were NCAA Tournament teams: Nebraska, Louisville, Arkansas State, Florida Gulf Coast, and Toledo.

Which matchup on the 2026 schedule do you think will be the most challenging for the Tigers?