College of DuPage will host the 2026 NJCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship Nov. 12-14 at the Arena inside the Physical Education Center on the College of DuPage campus.
The nation's top 16 NJCAA Division III women's volleyball programs will converge on Glen Ellyn for three days of national championship competition, featuring 27 matches across three days. The tournament will determine the 2026 NJCAA Division III national champion while also providing an opportunity for the Chicago area to experience some of the top junior college volleyball in the country.
The first two days of competition will feature a two-court format, allowing multiple matches to take place simultaneously. The tournament will transition to a single-court format Saturday, Nov. 14, for the final five placement matches, culminating with the national championship match at 6:30 p.m.
The tournament opens Thursday, Nov. 12, with eight first-round matches beginning at 9 a.m. The opening-round schedule continues throughout the day, with the final four matches beginning at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Friday's schedule features 10 matches, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing through the national semifinal round at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's championship day begins at 10 a.m. with the ninth-place match, followed by the seventh, fifth and third-place matches before the national championship match concludes the tournament at 6:30 p.m.
Championship Admission
General admission is $25 per day or $60 for a weekend pass. Weekend passes are available for purchase Thursday only.
Students and staff members from participating institutions who present a valid school ID will receive discounted admission at $10 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Discounted weekend passes also must be purchased Thursday.
All 27 matches will be streamed live on the NJCAA Network for fans unable to attend in person.
For additional information about the 2026 NJCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship, including the official championship packet, visit the
NJCAA Championship Information page.
Visitors traveling to College of DuPage are also encouraged to review the
COD Athletics Visitor's Guide for campus and visitor information.
2026 NJCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 12 – First Round
| Time |
Court 1 |
Court 2 |
| 9 a.m. |
No. 3 Rochester vs. No. 14 SUNY Orange |
No. 6 Lorain County vs. No. 11 Fashion Institute of Technology |
| 11 a.m. |
No. 7 Minnesota West vs. No. 10 Caldwell Tech |
No. 2 Sandhills vs. No. 15 Bergen |
| 1 p.m. |
No. 1 Dallas Eastfield vs. No. 16 Bunker Hill |
No. 8 DuPage vs. No. 9 Minnesota State |
| 3 p.m. |
No. 5 Finger Lakes vs. No. 12 Northampton |
No. 4 Dallas Brookhaven vs. No. 13 Jefferson |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2 |
Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4 |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 6 |
Winner of Match 7 vs. Winner of Match 8 |
Friday, Nov. 13 – Consolation and Semifinal Rounds
| Time |
Court 1 |
Court 2 |
| 10 a.m. |
Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2 |
Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4 |
| Noon |
Loser of Match 5 vs. Loser of Match 6 |
Loser of Match 7 vs. Loser of Match 8 |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Loser of Match 9 vs. Loser of Match 10 |
Loser of Match 11 vs. Loser of Match 12 |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Winner of Match 13 vs. Winner of Match 14 |
Winner of Match 15 vs. Winner of Match 16 |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Winner of Match 11 vs. Winner of Match 12 (Semifinal) |
Winner of Match 9 vs. Winner of Match 10 (Semifinal) |
Saturday, Nov. 14 – Championship Day (Center Court)
| Time |
Match |
| 10 a.m. |
Ninth Place: Winner of Match 19 vs. Winner of Match 20 |
| Noon |
Seventh Place: Loser of Match 17 vs. Loser of Match 18 |
| 2 p.m. |
Fifth Place: Winner of Match 17 vs. Winner of Match 18 |
| 4 p.m. |
Third Place: Loser of Match 21 vs. Loser of Match 22 |
| 6:30 p.m. |
National Championship: Winner of Match 21 vs. Winner of Match 22 |
