The Wisconsin Badgers‘ volleyball team is set to open the 2026 season with one of the biggest possible tests.
Wisconsin enters the season ranked No. 6 in the AVCA preseason poll, while Kentucky comes in at No. 3. Wisconsin will take on Kentucky on Friday night at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee as part of the AVCA First Serve event.
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The matchup is an early-season rematch of last year’s NCAA national semifinal, when Kentucky defeated Wisconsin in five sets to advance to the national championship match. Now, the Badgers will get another opportunity against one of the nation’s top teams to begin their 2026 campaign.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Friday night’s match.
Where to watch Wisconsin volleyball vs. No. 3 Kentucky
Date: Friday, August 21
TV Channel: ESPN
Start Time: 9:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. CT
The Badgers and Wildcats will meet in a late-night showdown on ESPN.
For those tuning in on the radio, the game will also be available on the ESPN Madison.
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Where to watch Wisconsin-Kentucky volleyball on livestream
In addition to airing nationwide on ESPN, viewers can also tune into Wisconsin vs. Kentucky on ESPN+.
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This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Where to watch Wisconsin volleyball vs. Kentucky: Time, TV channel
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