BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball has announced its upcoming promotional schedule for the 2026 season.
WKU will host an exhibition match against IU Indy on Wednesday, August 19. Fans are encouraged to show up and meet the 2026 Hilltopper team.
Fans can partake in a trading card giveaway for each regular season home match featuring their favorite Hilltoppers.
The home season officially begins on Thursday, September 10 against Pepperdine, the first match of the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic. WKU then hosts James Madison for Heroes Day as we honor local heroes from the Bowling Green community (Sept. 11). The Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic wraps up against EKU for camper reunion day (Sept. 12). All 2026 campers can receive FREE admission to the match and can participate in a special camper recognition and fan tunnel. (Parents of campers must pay full price).
The Hilltoppers will then host Louisville for a midweek matchup on Wednesday, September 16 for a Block Party. Fans can join us for a pregame block party outside of Diddle Arena before the match.
The WKU Invitational follows as WKU welcomes Oklahoma for Faculty and Staff Appreciation night (Sept. 17). WKU Faculty and Staff can enjoy FREE admission, concession deals, and more. WKU then hosts ETSU for Big Red's Rascals Day (Sept. 19). Members of the Big Red's Rascals Club can enjoy a pregame Big Red's Rascals party, fan tunnel, in-game recognition, and more. All members will receive FREE admission, and parents of members can receive discounted $4 tickets.
The Conference USA home slate opens against Missouri State for Mental Health Awareness Night (Oct. 2). Fans are encouraged to wear green in support of mental health awareness followed by Community Day (Oct. 3) where fans can explore what Bowling Green has to offer with a pre-game tabling event involving the local community.
WKU then welcomes Middle Tennessee for Education Day (Oct. 16). Local Bowling Green/Warren County schools are invited. Come out, be loud, and show your Hilltopper spirit. Admission is FREE for all. The following match against the Blue Raiders is a Red Out (Oct. 17).
Friday, October 23 is the annual Hope for Harlie fundraising night. Fans are encouraged to attend the match and wear pink for the annual Hope For Harlie & Friends of Jaclyn game. Donations will be accepted for Hope For Harlie and Friends of Jaclyn. The following day is Fan Appreciation Day featuring raffles and more (Oct. 24).
The Tops close out the regular season slate with Liberty for Alumni Night (Nov. 6) and Senior Day (Nov. 7).
Click HERE for ticket information. The full promotional schedule can be viewed HERE.
Follow The Tops: For complete information on WKU Volleyball, follow the team on Twitter at @WKUVolleyballand head coach Travis Hudson at @TravisHudsonWKU. The team is also on Instagram and Facebook.
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