Illinois High School Boys Volleyball: 2026 Season Preview

ILLINOIS (March 6, 2026) – The excitement is building as Illinois high school boys volleyball prepares to kick off the 2025–26 season on Monday, March 9, 2026. Here are the key dates players, coaches, and fans need to know for the spring season:

Season Start – March 9, 2026 – Official start of the boys volleyball season.
First Contest May Be Held – March 23, 2026 – Teams may begin regular‑season match play.
Online Season Summary Form Deadline – May 6, 2026 – Programs must submit their season summaries.
Online Team Seeding Deadline – May 7, 2026 – Coaches finalize team seeding for the State Series.
Regional Prelims – May 22–23, 2026 – Hosted by the higher seed.
Regional Semifinals – May 26, 2026
Regional Finals – May 28, 2026
Sectional Semifinals – May 30, 2026
Sectional Finals – June 2, 2026
State Finals – June 5–6, 2026 – Hosted at Bolingbrook High School