LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new era of Little Rock Volleyball is ready to take flight.
The Trojans unveiled their 2026 schedule, marking the program's first season in the United Athletic Conference and the debut campaign under first-year head coach Aubrey Becker.
The 2026 season begins in mid-August with a pair of exhibitions, including a road test at Tulsa on Aug., 15 and a home matchup against Harding on Aug., 21 before Little Rock launches into a demanding non-conference slate designed to prepare the Trojans for the grind of league play.
Little Rock opens tournament action at the Jambalaya Jam hosted by Louisiana Tech Aug. 28-30 before traveling to the Mary Jo Wynn Invitational hosted by Missouri State Sept., 3-5. The Trojans will then head west for the Air Force Academy Tournament Sept., 10-12.
Additional nonconference tests include a road match at Southeast Missouri State on Sept., 16 and competition in the Memphis Tiger Tournament Sept., 18-19 hosted by University of Memphis.
"Leading our team into a new era in the United Athletic Conference is extremely exciting," Becker said. "Not only am I looking forward to the level of play in our league, but I am also encouraged we get to kick off conference play on our home court. I can't wait to see what we accomplish together this fall."
The Trojans officially begin UAC play Sept., 24 inside the Jack Stephens Center against Austin Peay State University before hosting Eastern Kentucky on Sept., 26.
Little Rock's inaugural UAC slate features home-and-away matchups against Texas-Arlington, Abilene Christian, Tarleton State, West Georgia, North Alabama and Central Arkansas.
Key home dates include West Georgia on Oct., 8, UT Arlington on Oct., 10, Tarleton State on Oct., 15, Central Arkansas on Oct., 27 and North Alabama on Nov., 5 as the Trojans look to build momentum in front of the home crowd at the Jack Stephens Center.
The regular season concludes in mid-November before the inaugural UAC Tournament takes place Nov., 18-21. Tournament location details will be announced later this summer.
With a new conference, new leadership and a schedule packed with early-season challenges, the Trojans enter 2026 aiming to make an immediate statement in the UAC.
"I am really pleased with our nonconference schedule for this season," Becker said. "I think it will challenge us to be on the road all four weekends but prepare us well for our conference slate."
Fans can find the full 2026 schedule HERE, with ticket information expected later this summer.
