University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Northern Colorado Volleyball Announces 2026 Schedule
3/23/2026 2:45:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. – Riding the momentum of a championship season and a strong showing on the national stage, Northern Colorado volleyball has unveiled its 2026 fall schedule, setting the stage for another competitive and exciting campaign.
UNC enters the season with confidence after capturing the programs eighth tournament championship last fall and delivering a statement performance in the NCAA Tournament, where they pushed Creighton to five sets in a tightly contested first-round match up. The postseason run showcased Northern Colorado's resilience and ability to compete with the nation's top programs.
Head coach Lyndsey Oates and the Bears will look to build on that success with a schedule designed to challenge the team early and prepare them for conference play. The 2026 slate features a mix of non conference tournaments and key home matches, giving fans plenty of opportunities to see the Bears in Action at Bank of Colorado Arena.
Conference play will once again be a focal point, as Northern Colorado aims to contend for another league title. With a core group of returners and promising newcomers, the Bears are poised to make another run at the top of the standings.
Fans can expect a competitive home schedule highlighted by key conference match ups and opportunities to build on the program's momentum.
2026 Volleyball Schedule
AUGUST
8/15: Blue and Gold Scrimmage
8/21: Wyoming
8/29: UC Davis
SEPTEMBER
9/1: at Colorado State
9/3: at Colorado
9/4: vs Wichita State
9/5: vs New Mexico
9/10: at Middle Tennessee State
9/11: vs Murray State
9/12: vs Georgia State
9/17: Denver
9/18: Air Force
9/19: Utah
9/24: Montana
9/26: Montana State
OCTOBER
10/1: at Utah Tech
10/3: at Southern Utah
10/8: Eastern Washington
10/10: Idaho
10/15: at Idaho State
10/17: at Weber State
10/22: Northern Arizona
10/24: at Portland State
10/29: Weber State
10/31: Idaho State
NOVEMBER
11/5: at Idaho
11/6: at Eastern Washington
11/12: Southern Utah
11/13: Utah Tech
11/16: at Montana
11/18: at Montana State
11/23-25: Big Sky Tournament
DECEMBER
12/3-5: NCAA Tournament First & Second Rounds
12/10-12: NCAA Tournament Regionals
12/17-19: NCAA Tournament Semifinals & Finals
*Bolded dates indicate home events*
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsVB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsVB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsVB)
UNC enters the season with confidence after capturing the programs eighth tournament championship last fall and delivering a statement performance in the NCAA Tournament, where they pushed Creighton to five sets in a tightly contested first-round match up. The postseason run showcased Northern Colorado's resilience and ability to compete with the nation's top programs.
Head coach Lyndsey Oates and the Bears will look to build on that success with a schedule designed to challenge the team early and prepare them for conference play. The 2026 slate features a mix of non conference tournaments and key home matches, giving fans plenty of opportunities to see the Bears in Action at Bank of Colorado Arena.
Conference play will once again be a focal point, as Northern Colorado aims to contend for another league title. With a core group of returners and promising newcomers, the Bears are poised to make another run at the top of the standings.
Fans can expect a competitive home schedule highlighted by key conference match ups and opportunities to build on the program's momentum.
2026 Volleyball Schedule
AUGUST
8/15: Blue and Gold Scrimmage
8/21: Wyoming
8/29: UC Davis
SEPTEMBER
9/1: at Colorado State
9/3: at Colorado
9/4: vs Wichita State
9/5: vs New Mexico
9/10: at Middle Tennessee State
9/11: vs Murray State
9/12: vs Georgia State
9/17: Denver
9/18: Air Force
9/19: Utah
9/24: Montana
9/26: Montana State
OCTOBER
10/1: at Utah Tech
10/3: at Southern Utah
10/8: Eastern Washington
10/10: Idaho
10/15: at Idaho State
10/17: at Weber State
10/22: Northern Arizona
10/24: at Portland State
10/29: Weber State
10/31: Idaho State
NOVEMBER
11/5: at Idaho
11/6: at Eastern Washington
11/12: Southern Utah
11/13: Utah Tech
11/16: at Montana
11/18: at Montana State
11/23-25: Big Sky Tournament
DECEMBER
12/3-5: NCAA Tournament First & Second Rounds
12/10-12: NCAA Tournament Regionals
12/17-19: NCAA Tournament Semifinals & Finals
*Bolded dates indicate home events*
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsVB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsVB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsVB)
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