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Big Ten Announces Inaugural Volleyball Tournament for 2026

4/17/2026

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The Big Ten Conference will host its inaugural volleyball tournament November 20-25, 2026, at the Fishers Event Center in Indiana, featuring the conference’s top 15 teams.
To accommodate the tournament, the regular-season schedule will drop from 20 to 17 matches.
Coaches including Purdue's Dave Shondell and Indiana's Steve Aird support the initiative, citing athlete exposure.
The tournament aims to boost revenue and television coverage while promoting women's athletics in Indiana.

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The Big Ten Conference will host its inaugural volleyball tournament November 20-25, 2026, at the Fishers Event Center in Indiana, featuring the conference’s top 15 teams.
To accommodate the tournament, the regular-season schedule will drop from 20 to 17 matches.
Coaches including Purdue's Dave Shondell and Indiana's Steve Aird support the initiative, citing athlete exposure.
The tournament aims to boost revenue and television coverage while promoting women's athletics in Indiana.