# 2026 college volleyball season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-college-volleyball-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Various college volleyball programs are preparing for their 2026 season openers.

In the Mid-American Conference, Bowling Green State University is set to compete in the Jim Stone Challenge against Ohio State, Northern Kentucky, and Fresno State. Concurrently, Ohio University is preparing for the Marshall Invitational, entering the season with significant roster continuity.

In other conferences, the University of Dayton is hosting the Flyer Invitational, featuring matches against Marquette, Santa Clara, and Eastern Illinois, before traveling to face the No. 7 ranked Louisville Cardinals. Louisville is scheduled to host a home slate that includes a match against Indiana and the aforementioned matchup against Dayton.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Dayton and Louisville volleyball prepare for 2026 season openers

University of Dayton and No. 7 ranked Louisville volleyball teams prepare for 2026 season openers, including the Flyer Invitational and upcoming matchups against Indiana and Marquette.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dayton-and-louisville-volleyball-prepare-for-2026-season-openers

### 2026-08-26: Mid-American Conference volleyball programs prepare for 2026 season openers

Bowling Green State University and Ohio University prepare for their 2026 volleyball season openers in late August.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mid-american-conference-volleyball-programs-prepare-for-2026-season-openers

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Cite as: 2026 college volleyball season preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-college-volleyball-season-preparations