The 2026 Men's Volleyballl National Championship will be hosted by Judson University in Elgin, IL. The championship will feature a best-of-three series between Redeemer University and the host Eagles, with game one beginning on Friday, April 24 at 3:30 PM CT. Game two is set for Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 AM CT, with the If Necessary game set for 1:30 PM CT if needed.

How to Follow
Live Streaming Video*: You can watch each game on the NCCAA Network. The NCCAA Network is available on both your desktop and mobile/tablet devices at nccaanetwork.com as well as on TV apps through Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, and Roku. 
Live Stats: Click here
Twitter: @TheNCCAA |  @NCCAAChamps
Instagram: @TheNCCAA
Flickr: Photos from the event will be posted here
General Information and Box Scores: Championship Page
  
*Fees apply ($6.95/game, $12.95 tournament pass, or $99.95 all sports access pass for 2025-26)

ABOUT THE NCCAA NETWORK
The NCCAA Network serves as the home to 16 National Championship and Invitational events with nearly 200 different multi-camera broadcasts scheduled in 2025-26. The network is the primary location where fans can go to live stream or watch on demand their favorite NCCAA programs, as they compete to be crowned a National Champion. Events are available online, through the NCCAA Network mobile app, and on TV apps such as Amazon Fire RV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku. 

Fans can purchase a 12-month all-access pass from the time of purchase for $99.95 or view the 2025-26 NCCAA Network Schedule for specific tournament pass pricing. The NCCAA Network also can direct fans to other NCCAA institutions broadcast networks partnered with Hudl for regular season and regional tournament action. 
 
To purchase, simply click on one of the scheduled broadcasts, log-in or create a Hudl account, then follow the prompts to select the all-access pass, tournament pass, or single game pass. 
 
The NCCAA has full and exclusive authority over all internet, radio, and television broadcasting and filming connected with any NCCAA National Championship or Invitational event. 

THE HISTORY
This is the second year the NCCAA has held a men's volleyball national championship, with Jessup University winning the first championship in 2025. The NCCAA hosted a men's volleyball invitational from 2000-2005 and 2019-2024, with Hope International University having won the most invitational titles, winning the event in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Campbellsville University won back-to-back invitationals in 2020 and 2021. 

LAST YEAR
Jessup University dropped just one set and went a perfect 4-0 to win the first NCCAA Men's Volleyball National Championship in 2025. The Warriors dropped their first set of the weekend in their opening round robin match to Roberts Wesleyan University, before knocking off the Redhawks 3-0. Jessup would sweep Judson University and Oakland City University 3-0, before rolling over Roberts in the championship rematch to win their 12th straight set of the weekend, knocking off the Redhawks 3-0 to clinch the championship. Jan Lopuch from Jessup was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

LODGING
Fans are encouraged to stay at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites located at 495 Airport Road, Elgin, IL 60123.

LOCATION
Judson University is located at 1151 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123. Click here to view a campus map of Judson University

TICKETS

Admission	Day Pass	Weekend Pass
Adult	$7	$12
Student (age 10-16)	$5	$8

CONCESSIONS
There will be concessions on site.

CHAMPIONSHIP GEAR
Fine Designs, the Official NCCAA Championship Apparel Provider, will be on site. Custom apparel may also be purchased at championshipgear.com.

THE TEAMS

#1 REDEEMER UNIVERSITY (Ancaster, Ontario, Canada)



- Midwest Region Representative
- First NCCAA Men's Volleyball National Championship appearance
- Simon Bourne - Leads NCCAA in Aces per Set (0.62), 10th in Kills (157)

#2 JUDSON UNIVERSITY (Elgin, Illinois)



- Host Institution
- Second straight NCCAA Men's Volleyball National Championship appearance
- Mason Snodgrass - Second in NCCAA in Kills per Set (3.66), Fourth in Aces (35)

About the NCCAA
Established in 1968, the National Christian College Athletic Association uses intercollegiate athletics to further the Great Commission and is committed to equipping student-athletes and coaches to make a positive impact for Christ. The NCCAA currently holds 23 national championship events, along with one national invitational for 88 member schools across 28 states and two Canadian provinces. For more information on the NCCAA, visit our website, thenccaa.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram at @thenccaa.