Washington Volleyball announced on May 20 that season tickets are now available for the upcoming 2026 season. The full home schedule has not yet been released, but the team confirmed that Big Ten rivals such as Nebraska, Purdue, Illinois, and Indiana will visit Alaska Airlines Arena.
The announcement highlights that when Nebraska last played in Seattle in 2024, the event was a complete sellout. Fans are encouraged to purchase season tickets early to secure their seats for these highly anticipated matches.
According to the team, Washington ranked fourteenth nationally in home attendance during the 2025 regular season. This marked the twenty-first consecutive year that Washington finished in the top twenty nationwide for volleyball attendance.
Returning players include senior Katy Wessels and junior Julia Hunt, described as one of the best middle blocker tandems in the Big Ten. Simona Mateska is entering her second year after earning All-Region honorable mention and recording more kills as a freshman than any UW player since Krista Vansant in 2011. Head Coach Leslie Gabriel also welcomes six freshmen and three transfer athletes to strengthen this year’s roster.
Season ticket holders will receive benefits such as guaranteed access to major matches, priority postseason ticketing opportunities, invitations to behind-the-scenes events, and discounts on single match tickets. Group ticket packages are available for parties of ten or more with special seating arrangements and additional group experiences. Flex Plan packages and single game tickets will be offered later this summer.
