dpUpdated Aug. 28, 2026, 4:11 p.m. CT
Viewers who missed some of the top NCAA women’s volleyball programs on TV last weekend in Milwaukee get a second chance this weekend in Pittsburgh when the University of Wisconsin plays in the Opening Spike Classic.
After splitting matches against No. 3 Louisville and No. 7 Kentucky at Fiserv Forum in the AVCA First Serve, the No. 6 Badgers face two more powerhouses.
UW will first face No. 5 Stanford on Friday, Aug. 28. It’ll be the opening match this season for the Cardinal, which will be looking to avenge a 3-1 loss in the 2025 regional semifinal.
The Opening Spike isn’t played in a tournament format so, regardless of the Aug. 28 result, the Badgers will face No. 4 Pittsburgh on Sunday, Aug. 30. The Panthers (2-0) were also in Milwaukee and won both their matches, against No. 3 Kentucky and Xavier.
Watch Wisconsin volleyball on FuboThe Badgers are coming off a straight-set victory over No. 7 Louisville. Freshman Audrey Flanagan led the way with 13 kills.
Here’s how to watch the matches this weekend:
Where to watch Wisconsin volleyball tonight; Wisconsin vs Stanford TV channel, stream
Wisconsin vs. Stanford airs on ESPN2, with streaming available on the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
What time is Wisconsin volleyball tonight?
- Time: 8 p.m. CT
- Date: Friday, Aug. 28
Wisconsin plays Stanford at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus.
Where to watch Wisconsin volleyball Sunday; Wisconsin vs Pittsburgh TV channel, stream
Wisconsin vs. Pittsburgh airs on ESPN, with streaming available on the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
What time does Wisconsin volleyball play Sunday?
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 30
Wisconsin continues its play in the Opening Spike Classic with a match against Pittsburgh at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, also at the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus.
Opening Spike Classic schedule, where to watch, times
Friday, Aug. 28
- Kansas vs. Pittsburgh (ESPN2), 5:30 p.m.
- Wisconsin vs. Stanford (ESPN2), 8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30
- Wisconsin vs. Pittsburgh (ESPN), 11 a.m.
- Kansas vs. Stanford, 1:30 p.m.
