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Two programs with championship pedigrees will look to add another trophy Monday as Hawaii faces UC Irvine in the NCAA men's volleyball final
It's no surprise to see the Rainbow Warriors (29-5) in the championship match; they were the tournament's second seed and had little trouble dispatching USC and defending champion Long Beach State to reach the final. The Anteaters (21-8), meanwhile, are on a bit of an underdog run. They took out top seed UCLA in the regional finals and No. 4 seed Ball State in the national semis.
Hawaii will be looking for its first national championship since going back-to-back in 2022 and 2023. UCI pulled the same feat a decade earlier, winning in 2012 and 2013 for the most recent of its four titles.
These two faced off during the regular season, with Hawaii winning a pair of matches in Irvine in early April. Who will prevail when the stakes are highest?
Here's all you need to know to tune in and watch the 2026 men's volleyball final.
Where to watch NCAA men's volleyball final today
The NCAA men's volleyball championship match will air live on ESPN2 and can be streamed via the ESPN app or fubo, with the latter offering a free trial for new users.
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What time is the NCAA men's volleyball championship today?
- Date: Monday, May 11
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT | 1 p.m. HST
First serve of Hawaii vs. UC Irvine is set for Monday at approximately 7 p.m. ET, making it afternoon viewing for fans in California and Hawaii.
The match will take place at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.
NCAA men's volleyball tournament scores 2026
Friday, May 1 - First round
| Pepperdine 3, Fort Valley State 0 | — | — |
| UC Irvine 3, Penn State 2 | — | — |
| Loyola Chicago 3, Saint Francis 0 | — | — |
| USC 3, Belmont Abbey 0 | — | — |
Saturday, May 2 - Regional finals
| No. 4 Ball State 3, Pepperdine 2 | — | — |
| UC Irvine 3, No. 1 UCLA 2 | — | — |
| No. 3 Long Beach 3, Loyola Chicago 0 | — | — |
| No. 2 Hawaii 3, USC 1 | — | — |
Saturday, May 9 - Semifinals
Semifinals and final will be played at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles
| UC Irvine 3, No. 4 Ball State 1 | — | — |
| No. 2 Hawaii 3, No. 3 Long Beach 1 | — | — |
Monday, May 11 - Championship
| No. 2 Hawaii vs. UC Irvine | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, fubo, ESPN app |
NCAA men's volleyball champions list
Here are the last 10 NCAA men's volleyball champions and runners-up. There was no tournament in 2020 due to COVID-19.
| 2025 | Long Beach State | UCLA |
| 2024 | UCLA | Long Beach State |
| 2023 | UCLA | Hawaii |
| 2022 | Hawaii | Long Beach State |
| 2021 | Hawaii | BYU |
| 2019 | Long Beach State | Hawaii |
| 2018 | Long Beach State | UCLA |
| 2017 | Ohio State | BYU |
| 2016 | Ohio State | BYU |
| 2015 | Loyola Chicago | Lewis |
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