The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament is fast approaching, with key dates and exciting matches on the horizon. Here’s what fans need to know.
The tournament selections will take place on Sunday, November 30. Following this, the competition begins with the first round from Thursday, December 4, extending through to the national championship scheduled for Sunday, December 21. The tournament will feature a total of 64 teams, comprising 31 automatic qualifiers and 33 at-large bids.
Last year’s championship saw Penn State emerge victorious over Louisville with a score of 3-1, marking a significant achievement. Head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley made history by becoming the first woman to lead a Division I women’s volleyball team to a national title.
2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament Schedule
- Selections: November 30
- First and Second Rounds: December 4-6 at various campus sites
- Regionals: December 11-14 at various campus sites
- Semi-finals: December 18 at the T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri
- Championship: December 21 at the T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri
Future Championship Locations
| Year | City | Venue | Dates | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kansas City, Missouri | T-Mobile Center | December 18 & 21 | Kansas and Kansas City Sports Commission |
| 2026 | San Antonio, Texas | Alamodome | December 17 & 20 | University of Texas at San Antonio and San Antonio Local Organizing Committee |
| 2027 | Columbus, Ohio | Nationwide Arena | December 16 & 19 | The Ohio State University |
Recent Championship History
| Year | Champion (Record) | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Penn State (35-2) | Katie Schumacher-Cawley | 3-1 | Louisville | Louisville |
| 2023 | Texas (28-4) | Jerritt Elliott | 3-0 | Nebraska | Tampa |
| 2022 | Texas (28-1) | Jerritt Elliott | 3-0 | Louisville | Omaha |
| 2021 | Wisconsin (31-3) | Kelly Sheffield | 3-2 | Nebraska | Columbus |
| 2020 | Kentucky (24-1) | Craig Skinner | 3-1 | Texas | Omaha |
The excitement surrounding the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament is palpable, with teams preparing to showcase their talents on a national stage. Mark these dates on your calendar to witness thrilling matches leading up to the crowning of the national champion.
