Here’s the latest on the NCAA men's volleyball tournament:
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The 2026 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship field was announced on April 25, 2026. UCLA earned the No. 1 seed and will host the regional winner at Pauley Pavilion, with UC Irvine and Penn State in the same regional bracket. Hawaii is the No. 2 seed and will host the regional winner at the Stan Sheriff Center; Long Beach State is the No. 3 seed and will host a regional match at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid, and Ball State is the No. 4 seed hosting a regional at Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville, Indiana. All match times are in Eastern Time and streaming is on ESPN+. [Source: NCAA announcment page for 2026 championship selections][1]
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The expanded format for 2026 features a 12-team bracket (up from 8 in prior years), with the top seeds hosting regionals and the finals traditionally airing on ESPN platforms. This expansion was part of ongoing NCAA considerations to broaden participation and visibility for men’s volleyball. [Source: NCAA announcement summary][10]
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In 2024, UCLA won the national title, defeating Long Beach State in the final to claim UCLA’s 21st men’s volleyball championship; the 2024 event was held in Long Beach, California, with the final broadcast on ESPN. This provides context for the historical strength of UCLA in the tournament. [Source: NCAA recap of 2024 championship][2]
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For how to watch in 2026, ESPN is handling broadcasts via the ESPN app/ESPN+, with regional and national coverage arranged around the 12-team bracket. Viewers should check the official NCAA schedule and ESPN platforms for exact dates and times. [Source: ESPN coverage notes and 2026 tournament overview][4]
Illustration of the current format and seed placement:
- Top seeds: UCLA (No. 1), Hawaii (No. 2), Long Beach State (No. 3), Ball State (No. 4), with regional hosts corresponding to each seed. Final rounds stream on ESPN platforms; match times posted on NCAA.com in Eastern Time. [Source: NCAA championship selections page][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the precise 12-team bracket, matchups, and dates for each regional round, or set up a quick watch guide with ESPN+ scheduling and local-time conversions for Paris.
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www.offtheblockblog.comFor the first time, the Men's NCAA Volleyball Tournament has been expanded to an eight-team format. All schools have their place in the bracket set with opening matches beginning Tuesday, April 30. The week-long sprint for the trophy concludes with the championship match on Saturday, May 4. All matches will be held at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California and streamed on NCAA.com.
usavolleyball.orgWith a straight-sets win over Long Beach State, UCLA men's volleyball won its 21st program title. The 2024 NC men's volleyball championship began with the selection show on Sunday, April 21 and ran April 30-May 4 in Long Beach, California at Walter Pyramid.
www.ncaa.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.co.ukThe NCAA Men’s Volleyball Committee announced today the nine teams vying for the 2025 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship.
www.ncaa.comThe National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship bracket will expand to 12 teams in 2026.
www.ncaa.orgThe 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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