University of Pittsburgh Athletics
AVCA First Serve Match Times Announced, Tickets on Sale April 17
4/7/2026 10:30:00 AM | Volleyball
PITTSBURGH — The AVCA will open single-session ticket sales for 2026 First Serve next Friday, April 17. The marquee collegiate volleyball event taking place Aug. 21 to 24 will kick off the new women's season in style with four days of doubleheaders at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
This year's First Serve includes all four of the 2025 NCAA Championship semifinalists—national champion Texas A&M, Kentucky, Pittsburgh and Wisconsin—as well as Arizona State, Louisville, Marquette, SMU, Texas, and Xavier.
The April 17 public sale, which opens at 10 a.m. (Central) through Ticketmaster, allows fans to purchase single-session tickets for each of the four days of AVCA First Serve (schedule below). Pre-sales will take place on April 15 for those who already purchased three-day packages, as well as April 16 for participating teams, previous event attendees, AVCA members and insiders, and Badger Region members.
In addition to the new phase of ticket sales, match times have been set.
Sunday, Aug. 23
4 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh vs. Kentucky
Monday, Aug. 24
5 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh vs. Xavier
In addition to the action on the court, fans can enjoy the AVCA First Serve Block Party around Fiserv Forum. The Block Party will include live entertainment, interactive activities, special guest appearances, and a festival-like atmosphere leading up to—and during—AVCA First Serve, the nation's premier collegiate volleyball showcase.
Other updates on the event can be found at 2026 AVCA First Serve page.
