CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens University of Charlotte women's volleyball and head coach Matt Stolz have officially announced the program's 2026 schedule, featuring 14 home matches in Curry Arena and a competitive slate that includes regional rivals, an SEC opponent, and a demanding ASUN conference schedule.
 
"Going into the 2026 season, our staff focused on pushing our program to new heights with a challenging regional schedule," said Stolz. "Our goal is to continue to grow our program into a national name, and we believe this schedule will help propel us to the next level."
 
The Royals will open preseason play with a pair of exhibition matches on the road, traveling to Appalachian State on Aug. 15 before taking on Elon on Aug. 19.
 
Queens opens the regular season in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, facing Duke on Aug. 29 and Coastal Carolina on Aug. 30.
 
The Royals then travel to Greenville, South Carolina, facing North Carolina A&T on Sept. 3, Furman on Sept. 4, and Presbyterian on Sept. 5.
 
Queens returns home on Sept. 9 to host USC Upstate in Curry Arena.
 
The Royals host the annual Queens Fall Classic beginning Sept. 11–12, featuring Chattanooga, Buffalo, and Presbyterian as part of non-conference play.
 
A marquee stretch of non-conference play follows as the Royals welcome SEC powerhouse Tennessee on Sept. 15 for a White Out.
 
"Our program is excited to welcome a nationally ranked Tennessee team into Curry Arena," Stolz said. "We know that the Queens community is going to show up and show out all season to support this program as we are ready to compete at the highest level."
 
Queens then hosts crosstown rival Charlotte on Sept. 17 for a Blue Out/Royals Supporting Royals Night, before welcoming Davidson on Sept. 18. Queens concludes non-conference play on the road at UNC Asheville on Sept. 22.
 
Queens begins ASUN conference play at home on Sept. 26 against West Florida for Alumni Recognition Day.
 
The Royals continue conference play with North Florida on Oct. 9, Jacksonville on Oct. 11 for a Pink Out (Breast Cancer Awareness), Lipscomb on Oct. 16, and Bellarmine on Oct. 18 for Club & Camper Day/Taylor Swift Day.
 
Queens continues ASUN play on the road at Jacksonville on Oct. 23, North Florida on Oct. 24, Bellarmine on Oct. 30, and Lipscomb on Oct. 31.
 
The Royals return home on Nov. 6 against Stetson and Nov. 8 against FGCU on Senior Day, before closing the regular season on the road at West Florida on Nov. 13.
 
The ASUN Championship will be held Nov. 19–22 in Fort Myers, Fla.
 

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2026 Schedule at a Glance
Exhibition
Aug. 15 – at Appalachian State

Aug. 19 – at Elon
 
Regular Season
Aug. 29 – Duke (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)

Aug. 30 – Coastal Carolina (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
Sept. 3 – North Carolina A&T (Greenville, S.C.)

Sept. 4 – at Furman (Greenville, S.C.)
Sept. 5 – Presbyterian (Greenville, S.C.)
Sept. 9 – vs. USC Upstate

Sept. 11 – vs. Chattanooga

Sept. 11 – vs. Buffalo

Sept. 12 – vs. Presbyterian

Sept. 15 – vs. Tennessee - White Out

Sept. 17 – vs. Charlotte - Blue Out/Royals Supporting Royals Night

Sept. 18 – vs. Davidson

Sept. 22 – at UNC Asheville

Sept. 26 – vs. West Florida - Alumni Recognition Day*
 
Oct. 2 – at FGCU*

Oct. 4 – at Stetson*
Oct. 9 – vs. North Florida*
Oct. 11 – vs. Jacksonville - Pink Out (Breast Cancer Awareness)*
Oct. 16 – vs. Lipscomb*
Oct. 18 – vs. Bellarmine - Club & Camper Day/Taylor Swift Day*
Oct. 23 – at Jacksonville*
Oct. 24 – at North Florida*

Oct. 30 – at Bellarmine*

Oct. 31 – at Lipscomb*
 
Nov. 6 – vs. Stetson*

Nov. 8 – vs. FGCU - Senior Day*
Nov. 13 – at West Florida*
 
ASUN Championship
Nov. 19–22 (Fort Myers, Fla.)
 

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Tickets for the 2026 season are officially on sale now HERE, or at www.queensathletics.com/tickets. For the first time in program history, Queens women's volleyball is offering exclusive courtside seating, giving fans the opportunity to experience the action like never before - right from the floor! With limited availability, these premium seats are expected to go quickly, so fans are encouraged to secure theirs early. Don't miss your chance to be part of this new game-day experience and support the Royals up close all season long!
 

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