Here’s the latest on the 2026 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship.
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The field was expanded to 12 teams for 2026. The NCAA announced the bracket and selections in late April, with UCLA earning the No. 1 seed and hosting regionals, and the finals set for Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles in May 2026. [sources: NCAA announces selections; bracket expansion to 12 teams]
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Championship schedule and key matchups:
- Regional rounds took place May 1, with regional finals on May 2.
- The finals site in Pauley Pavilion hosted the semifinals and final on May 9–11.
- The championship match aired on ESPN2, featuring UCLA vs. the winner of the other regional. [sources: NCAA selections article; ESPN watch guide]
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Recent highlights:
- The UCLA and Hawaii programs were among the top seeds, with multiple Big West programs advancing deep into the bracket; the field included a mix of top-ranked programs and at-large selections. [sources: selection announcements; regional previews]
If you’d like, I can pull the precise bracket, match times (ET), and TV channels for each round, or provide a quick recap of the final score and key moments from the title match. I can also fetch a live-updated bracket image or a sortable table.
Citations:
- NCAA men’s volleyball championship selections and bracket details[3]
- Bracket expansion to 12 teams and schedule[6]
- ESPN watch guidance for 2026 tournament[8]
Sources
DANBURY, Conn.- The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced Rutgers - Newark as the top overall seed in the 2026 ECAC Division III Men's Volleyball Championship. First round matches will be played on Wednesday, April 15.
ecacsports.comThe National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship bracket will expand to 12 teams in 2026.
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www.espn.comIt's time for the 2026 men's NCAA volleyball tournament! Who will take home the title? Here's how to catch the action in the ESPN App.
www.espn.com.auThe NCAA Men’s Volleyball Committee announced today the field of 12 teams vying for the 2026 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship.
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