NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament: What to Expect in 2025
This year in Indianapolis, anticipation is building for the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament. The selections for this prestigious event are set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 30. The tournament will kick off with the first round on Thursday, Dec. 4, and it will continue leading up to the national championship match on Sunday, Dec. 21.
In total, there will be a 64-team bracket. This will include 31 automatic qualifying teams and 33 at-large selections. The two categories offer a blend of teams that earned their spot by winning their conferences and other teams given opportunities due to their strong season performances.
Last year, the championship saw Penn State take the title after defeating Louisville in a hard-fought match, finishing with a score of 3-1. Notably, head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley made history by becoming the first female head coach in Division I women’s volleyball to win the national championship.
As fans look forward to the tournament, excitement is also swirling around the repeated thrilling matchups and unexpected outcomes that the NCAA tournaments often showcase. Coaches and players are gearing up for intense competition as they aim for a spot in this year’s bracket and ultimately the national title.
For those wanting to follow along with the tournament, be sure to check out the interactive tournament bracket which will provide real-time updates on matchups and results as teams battle for glory. With so much at stake, the upcoming tournament promises to deliver some truly exciting volleyball.
