TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Volleyball released its 2026 Big 12 schedule, announced by the conference on Thursday.
 
Head coach Charita Stubbs is returning four starters plus the libero from last season, highlighted by All-Big 12 second team honoree Carlie Cisneros. Arizona is also returning libero Brenna Ginder, middle blockers Adrianna Bridges and Journey Tucker, and opposite Renee Jones from last year's starting lineup. The Cats will welcome transfers Harmony Sample, Maria Olga Siapani, and Payton Woods along with freshman Hayden Reeder, Marina Vosloo, and Gigi Whann.
 
Coach Stubbs and the Cats will open the Big 12 slate on the road at Colorado on September 27. Arizona will host Iowa State in the Big 12 home opener on October 2 and will welcome Texas Tech on October 4.  
 
The Wildcats will begin a three-match road swing at TCU on October 9 before heading to Baylor on October 11 and Arizona State on October 15. Arizona will return home to host BYU on October 17 before hitting the road for two away matches. The Cats will round out the first half of Big 12 action at West Virginia on October 23 and at Cincinnati on October 25.
 
Arizona will begin the second half of the Big 12 schedule at home against Houston on October 30. The Wildcats will welcome UCF on November 1 and Utah on November 3 to wrap up a three-match home stand. Arizona will travel to Texas Tech on November 8 before returning home to host Arizona State in a rivalry match on November 15. The Cats will head to BYU on November 19 and Utah on November 21 for the final pair of conference road matches. Arizona will return home to host Kansas on November 25 and Kansas State on November 27 to close out the regular season.
 
Arizona's home games will be available on ESPN+ at espn.com/watch. To purchase single-game and season tickets, visit ArizonaWildcats.com.