As the year winds down, the sports scene is still buzzing! NCAA Volleyball’s Big Ten Conference is back, and it’s set to bring a mix of nail-biting matches and a few that might get a bit lopsided. After nearly a month of action-packed non-conference games and tournaments, the 18 teams in the NCAA’s Big Ten Women’s Volleyball division are ready to jump into conference play, all eyeing a shot at the National Championship.

And speaking of making waves, Washington is stepping into the spotlight as one of the new kids on the block this season. They’re the only team to come out of non-conference play undefeated, racking up ten sweet wins! As the Huskies gear up to take on Indiana on Friday and Illinois on Saturday, they’re feeling good with a perfect record heading into conference play for the first time since 2016. Buckle up, because the 2024 season is about to kick off, and it’s going to be a wild ride!

Learn about the NCAA Volleyball Big Ten’s Schedule 

In June, the Big Ten Conference dropped some exciting news: the full volleyball conference schedule for 2024 is officially here, powered by IFS.ai! Each of the 18 member schools will dive into a thrilling 20-match lineup, taking on three fellow institutions at home and away, while facing the other 14 teams just once. Get ready for some serious action on the court!

The conference season kicked off on September 25 with a couple of exciting matchups—Wisconsin made the trip to Minnesota, while Penn State headed over to Purdue. The rest of the teams are set to join in on the fun from September 27. With matches lined up from Wednesday to Sunday, teams will be getting their game faces on and competing twice each week, bringing all the energy and passion that Big Ten Volleyball is known for!

As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on the Big Ten champion, who will snag the conference’s automatic qualifier for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Mark your calendars for December 5-22, when the tournament will culminate with the national semi-finals and championship match taking place at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 19 and 22. It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable season filled with fierce competition and talented teams!

All the teams and how to watch the Big Ten Season? 

The lineup of 18 teams? Oh, it’s stacked with talent and ready to snatch that championship title! Check it out: we’ve got Penn State, Minnesota, Iowa—oh wait, there’s more—Northwestern, Maryland, Purdue, Wisconsin, and Rutgers! And of course, we’ve got Washington, Michigan, Nebraska, and Oregon! Oh, and let’s not forget Illinois, USC, Indiana, Ohio State, UCLA, and Michigan State. This lineup is seriously stacked!

Guess what? Game day is here! Iowa’s squaring off against Rutgers, and Northwestern’s about to take on Maryland. Get ready for an epic showdown as these teams hit the court, while the rest gear up for their own battles!

Wondering where to catch all the NCAA Volleyball Big Ten action? Well, you’re in for a treat! A massive 83 matches are set to air this season, and it’s going to be epic! You can tune in on Big Ten Network, FOX, NBC, FS1, and Peacock—plenty of ways to watch! Big Ten Network is even broadcasting a record 68 matches, featuring all the teams on live TV!

Guess what? NBC is hopping on board this year too! For the first time, they’re airing three matches! Mark your calendars—Nebraska takes on Ohio State on October 19 at 3:30 p.m. ET, then Wisconsin battles Purdue on October 26, and Penn State faces Wisconsin on November 9, all at the same time! Plus, over 200 matches will be streaming exclusively on B1G+. You can also catch everything on the FOX Sports app, FOXSports.com, and VolleyballWorld.tv, where Volleyball World will have some select matches streaming too!