The AVCA had a big time last weekend at First Serve in Lincoln and Sioux Falls with some great matches between top-flight teams to get the 2025 women’s volleyball season going. The arenas were packed, and those who didn’t have tickets were able to check out the matches on major TV networks.
This weekend marks the first full week of Division I competition, and we will have a great opportunity to keep the momentum from First Serve going. Particularly of note are three marquee events in Madison, Nashville, and Pittsburgh featuring 11 teams that were ranked in the 2025 AVCA Preseason Poll.
Wisconsin’s Opening Spike Classic takes place Friday and Sunday, followed by Nashville’s Broadway Block Party triple-header on Sunday, and the State Farm Showcase in Pittsburgh Sunday and Monday. If you are in those areas, make sure to get tickets to see some great volleyball live. If you aren’t, check out the times and network information so you can tune in!
Note: All match times listed below are Eastern
Broadway Block Party — Nashville
Sunday, Aug. 31
Noon: No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 7 Kentucky (ABC)
3 pm: No. 15 Purdue vs. Tennessee (ESPN2)
6 pm: Illinois vs. Vanderbilt (SEC Network)
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006258A5F2386C
More info: https://www.nashvillesports.com/broadway-block-party
Opening Spike Classic — Madison
Friday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 31
Friday (Big Ten Network)
7 pm: No. 8 Wisconsin vs. No. 14 Kansas
9:30 pm: No. 12 Creighton vs. No. 5 Texas
Sunday (Big Ten Network)
2 pm: No. 8 Wisconsin vs. No. 5 Texas
4:30 pm: No. 12 Creighton vs. No. 14 Kansas
Tickets: https://uwbadgers.evenue.net/events/OSCVB
More info: https://uwbadgers.com/news/2025/8/27/volleyball-badgers-welcome-strong-competition-to-opening-spike-classic.aspx
State Farm Women’s College Volleyball Showcase — Pittsburgh
Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1
Sunday (FOX/FS1)
2 pm: No. 3 Pittsburgh vs. No. 25 TCU
5 pm: No. 2 Penn State vs. No. 13 Arizona State
Monday (FOX/FS1)
5 pm: No. 2 Penn State vs. No. 25 TCU
7:30 pm: No. 3 Pittsburgh vs. No. 13 Arizona State
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/160062ADE4DE4825?brand=ppgpaintsarena
More info: https://www.ppgpaintsarena.com/events/detail/state-farm-volleyball-showcase-2025
