Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week: How to Watch Every Match

The inaugural Big Ten/SEC volleyball challenge runs from Sept. 1-6. Read on for how to watch and the history of each of the 29 matchups.

Dec 18, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Brooklyn Deleye (17) hits the ball during the first set against the Wisconsin Badgers in a 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship semifinal match at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The two best volleyball conferences will be going head-to-head in the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge week.

Throughout the competition, 10 institutions will host 27 matchups, culminating in a doubleheader at Chicago’s historic Wrigley Field.

Below is the full list of the matchups between all 34 teams (all times are ET).

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Arkansas vs. Rutgers

Location: Memorial Gymnasium (Nashville, Tenn)

How to Watch: SECN+ at 4 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other one time in the past, with Arkansas holding the 1-0 advantage. Their first and only previous matchup was in 2024, which Arkansas won 3-0.

Michigan State vs. LSU

Michigan State volleyball team celebrates a win over Michigan Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at the Breslin Center. / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Location: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

How to Watch: BTN at 4:30 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other twice, with LSU holding a 2-0 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1985. Their last meeting was in 1991, which LSU won 3-0.

Indiana vs. Georgia

Location: Mackey Arena (West Lafayette, Ind.)

How to Watch: FS1 at 6 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other four times, with a tied series 2-2. Their first matchup was in 1987. Their last meeting was in 1992, which Georgia won 3-0.

Michigan vs. South Carolina

Location: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

How to Watch: BTN at 6:30 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other three times in the past, with Michigan holding a 3-0 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1999. Their last meeting was in 2015, which Michigan won 3-0.

Tennessee vs. Illinois

Location: Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center (Knoxville, Tenn.)

How to Watch: SEC Network at 7 p.m.

History: In eight total meetings, Illinois holds a 6-2 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1975. Their last meeting was in 2019, which Illinois won 3-2.

Vanderbilt vs. Maryland

Aug 29, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt's Jackie Moore (20) makes the match winning kill against Belmont at Vanderbilt’s Wyatt Lawn on Friday, August 29, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Location: Memorial Gymnasium (Nashville, Tenn.)

How to Watch: SECN+ at 8 p.m.

History: First head-to-head match.

Purdue vs. Texas A&M

Location: Mackey Arena (West Lafayette, Ind.)

How to Watch: FS1 at 8 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other four times, with Purdue holding a 3-1 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1985. Their last meeting was in 1990, which Purdue won 3-0.

Missouri vs. Oregon

Location: Hearnes Center (Columbia, Mo.)

How to Watch: SEC Network at 9 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other twice, with Oregon winning both. Their first matchup was in 1983. Their last meeting was in 1998, which Oregon won 3-1.

Minnesota vs. Florida

Location: UW Fieldhouse (Madison, Wis.)

How to Watch: BTN at 9 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other eight times in the past, with Minnesota holding a 5-3 advantage. Their first matchup was in 2003. Their last meeting was in 2023, which Florida won 3-0.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Michigan State vs. South Carolina

Location: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

How to Watch: BIG+ at 4 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other five times in the past, with Michigan State holding a 4-1 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1986. Their last meeting was in 2004, which South Carolina won 3-2.

Arkansas vs. Maryland

Location: Memorial Gymnasium (Nashville, Tenn.)

How to Watch: SECN+ at 4 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other twice, with Maryland holding a 2-0 advantage. Their first matchup was in 2016. Their last meeting was in 2019, which Maryland won 3-1.

Indiana vs. Texas A&M

Dec 21, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas A&M Aggies outside hitter Kyndal Stowers (37) serves during the first set against the Kentucky Wildcats in the 2025 NCAA WomenÕs Volleyball Championship at T-Mobile Center.Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-Imagn Images / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Location: Mackey Arena (West Lafayette, Ind.)

How to Watch: BTN at 5 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other six times, with Texas A&M holding a 4-2 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1983. Their last meeting was in 2022, which Indiana won 3-1.

Minnesota vs. Auburn

Location: UW Fieldhouse (Madison, Wis.)

How to Watch: FS1 at 6 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other four times, with the series tied at 2-2. Their first matchup was in 1990. Their last meeting was in 2024, which Minnesota won 3-0.

Ole Miss vs. Ohio State

Location: McCasland Field House (Norman, Okla.)

How to Watch: TBD at 6 p.m.

History: The two teams have only met once, with Ole Miss holding a 1-0 advantage. Their first and only matchup was in 2018, which Ole Miss won 3-2.

Kentucky vs. UCLA

Location: Historic Memorial Coliseum (Lexington, Ky.)

How to Watch: ESPN2 at 7 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other three times, with Kentucky holding a 2-1 advantage. Their first matchup was in 2011. Their last meeting was in 2025, which Kentucky won 3-1.

Michigan vs. LSU

Location: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

How to Watch: BIG+ at 7 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other 6 times in the past, with Michigan holding a 5-1 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1997. Their last meeting was in 2021, which Michigan won 3-1.

Purdue vs. Georgia

Grace Heaney during the NCAA volleyball match between the Washington Huskies at the Purdue Boilermakers, Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 3-1 in straight sets. / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Location: Mackey Arena (West Lafayette, Ind.)

How to Watch: BTN at 7 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other twice, with a tied series 1-1. Their first matchup was in 1990. Their last meeting was in 1991, which Georgia won 3-0.

Wisconsin vs. Florida

Location: UW Fieldhouse (Madison, Wis.)

How to Watch: FS1 at 8 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other nine times in the past, with Florida holding a 6-3 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1994. Their last meeting was in 2025, which Wisconsin won 3-1.

Vanderbilt vs. Rutgers

Location: Memorial Gymnasium (Nashville, Tenn.)

How to Watch: SECN+ at 8 p.m.

History: First head-to-head match.

Texas vs. USC

Texas middle blocker Nya Bunton (55) hits the ball past Marquette middle blocker Julia Stanev (1) during their match Monday, August 24, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The match was part of the four-day American Volleyball Association First Serve event. / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Location: Gregory Gymnasium (Austin, Texas)

How to Watch: ESPN2 at 9p.m.

History: Teams have played each other six times in the past, with Texas holding a 4-2 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1991. Their last meeting was in 2024, which Texas won 3-0.

Thursday, Sept. 3

Alabama vs. Northwestern

Location: Newell-Grisson Building (Starkville, Miss.)

How to Watch: TBD at 3 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other once, with Alabama holding the 1-0 advantage. Their first and only matchup was in 2003, which Alabama won 3-2.

Ole Miss vs. Washington

Location: McCasland Field House (Norman, Okla.)

How to Watch: TBD at 4 p.m.

History: First head-to-head match.

Mississippi State vs. Iowa

Location: Newell-Grisson Building (Starkville, Miss.)

How to Watch: SECN+ at 7 p.m.

History: First head-to-head match.

Wisconsin vs. Auburn

Wisconsin Badgers react to scoring a point during the second set of their match against the Kentucky Wildcats at the AVCA First Serve event at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Aug. 21, 2026. / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Location: UW Field House (Madison, Wis.)

How to Watch: FS1 at 7 p.m.

History: First head-to-head match.

Oklahoma vs. Ohio State

Location: McCasland Field House (Norman, Okla.)

How to Watch: SECN+ at 8p.m.

History: First head-to-head match.

Friday, Sept. 4

Alabama vs. Iowa

Members of the Alabama volleyball team huddle during a match, including Hayley McSparin and Ashley Homan. Alabama Vb / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Location: Newell-Grisson Building (Starkville, Miss.)

How to Watch: TBD at 4 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other twice, with the series tied at 1-1. Their first matchup was in 2008. Their last meeting was in 2010, which Iowa won 3-1.

Oklahoma vs. Washington

Location: McCasland Field House (Norman, Okla.)

How to Watch: SECN+ at 3 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other three times in the past, with Washington holding a 3-0 advantage. Their first matchup was in 2015. Their last meeting was in 2107, which Washington won 3-0.

Mississippi State vs. Northwestern

Location: Newell-Grisson Building (Starkville, Miss.)

How to Watch: SECN+ at 7 p.m.

History: First head-to-head match.

Sunday, Sept. 6

Kentucky vs. Penn State

Location: Wrigley Field (Chicago, Ill.)

How to Watch: FOX at 7 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other nine times in the past, with Penn State holding a 6-3 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1982. Their last meeting was in 2025, which Kentucky won 3-0.

Nebraska vs. Missouri

Aug 27, 2026; Arlington, TX, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers outside hitter Harper Murray (27) serves the ball during their volleyball match against the SMU Mustangs at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Location: Wrigley Field (Chicago, Ill.)

How to Watch: FOX at 9 p.m.

History: Teams have played each other 76 times in the past, with Nebraska holding a 72-3-1 advantage. Their first matchup was in 1975. Their last meeting was in 2023, which Nebraska won 3-0.