(GREEN BAY ATHLETICS) – Green Bay Volleyball has unveiled its full 2026 fall schedule, featuring a competitive nonconference slate, including multiple preseason tournaments, and a full Horizon League slate to close the season.
“The countdown is on! Our 2026 schedule is officially here, and we can’t wait to get back on the court,” said head coach Abbey Sutherland. “Every match is an opportunity to compete with courage, grow together, and proudly represent Green Bay. To all of Phoenix Country: thank you for your unwavering support. Your energy, passion, and belief in our program fuel us every step of the way. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Kress, create unforgettable moments together, and make this a season to remember. Go Phoenix!”
The Phoenix opens the campaign at home, hosting Loyola in an exhibition match on Saturday, August 15 at 1 p.m., followed by one last exhibition against Marquette on Wednesday, August 19 at 2 p.m. inside the Kress Center.
Green Bay will then hit the road for its first tournament and regular season opener, traveling to Western Michigan (Aug. 28–30). The Phoenix will face host Western Michigan on Friday evening, Indiana State on Saturday, and Navy on Sunday.
The following weekend, Green Bay continues tournament play at Tennessee Tech (Sept. 4–5), taking on the Golden Eagles, Tennessee State, and Austin Peay in a three-match slate. From there, the Phoenix heads to Evanston, Illinois, for the Northwestern Tournament (Sept. 11–13), where they will match up against Long Island, Virginia Tech, and host Northwestern.
Green Bay then returns home to host the Green Bay Capital Credit Union Classic on September 18–19, featuring a two-match series against Western Illinois at the Kress Center.
League play begins the following weekend, as the Phoenix opens Horizon League action with a home series against Oakland (Sept. 25–26). After a short road trip to in-state rival Milwaukee on September 29, Green Bay will travel to the newest Horizon League member, Northern Illinois, for a single match on Friday, Oct. 2. From there, GB will continue its HL slate until the season finale on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Robert Morris.
If the Phoenix finish top eight in the HL standings, they will secure a spot in the Horizon League Championships from Nov. 19-22. The event will be hosted by the highest seed heading into the postseason.
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