The official 2026 AVCA preseason Top 25 for NCAA Division I women’s volleyball is set to release on Monday, August 10, 2026. Nebraska opens the year as the projected No. 1, holding the top spot in the NCAA.com preseason Power 10 rankings released August 4. This page is your printable Top 25 tracker: grab the blank ballot below now, and check back Monday when we fill in all 25 ranked teams and keep the poll updated every week through the season.
2026 AVCA Preseason Top 25 Ballot
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Blank ballot for the wait: print it and fill in your own preseason Top 25, or check back Monday, August 10 when the official AVCA poll drops and this table updates with all 25 ranked teams, conferences, and first-place votes.
2026 Volleyball Poll Tracker
The 2026 AVCA Coaches Poll updates every Monday through the regular season and postseason, tracking movement toward the NCAA Tournament and the national championship in December. Nebraska, the reigning preseason No. 1, headlines a Big Ten and SEC-heavy top tier, with the ACC’s Pittsburgh and Louisville and the Big 12’s Texas Tech and Arizona State among the challengers.
More 2026 Volleyball Resources
2026 Women’s College Volleyball Rankings FAQ
When does the 2026 AVCA preseason Top 25 come out?
The official 2026 AVCA preseason Top 25 for Division I women’s volleyball is scheduled to release on Monday, August 10, 2026. This tracker updates with all 25 ranked teams the moment it drops.
Who is No. 1 in the 2026 preseason volleyball rankings?
Nebraska is the projected No. 1, holding the top spot in the NCAA.com preseason Power 10 released August 4, 2026, ahead of traditional powers like Penn State, Texas, Louisville, and Pittsburgh.
When does the 2026 college volleyball season start?
The 2026 season opens at the AVCA First Serve showcase in Milwaukee from August 21 to 24, 2026, with the full slate following that week.
How often does the AVCA volleyball poll update?
The AVCA Coaches Poll updates every Monday throughout the regular season and postseason, so this tracker refreshes weekly through the December national championship.
Is there a printable volleyball Top 25 ballot?
Yes. A free printable Top 25 ballot PDF is available at the top of this page, ready to fill in now and updated with the official poll on August 10.
