MM 5.5: Big Ten unveils Maryland volleyball conference schedule

TL;DR

Maryland volleyball has announced its 2026 Big Ten conference schedule, featuring 17 matches. After a challenging previous season, the Terps aim for improvement with a favorable home slate and opportunities for road wins.

Key points

Maryland volleyball finished last season with an 8-22 record.
The 2026 schedule includes 17 conference matches.
Maryland will host nine games at home against various teams.

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After its worst season since 2008 — it finished with an 8-22 record and just one win during conference play — Maryland volleyball has its sights set on a bounce-back 2026 campaign. The Terps’ path to do so got slightly clearer on Monday, as the Big Ten announced their conference schedule ahead of the season. The release highlights Maryland’s 17-match conference slate, a recent change to accommodate for the inaugural Big Ten Tournament.

Our 2026 Big Ten opponents are here! 🐢 pic.twitter.com/tFL8KwFs8T

— Maryland Volleyball (@TerpsVolleyball) May 4, 2026 In a conference that featured nine NCAA Tournament selections, Maryland will have an uphill battle to produce a winning season. But with five postseason teams and nine games at home, the Terps have a relatively favorable schedule. Maryland will host Nebraska, USC, Michigan, Penn State and UCLA at the Pavillion. The Terps’ other home contests are against Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State and Northwestern — four teams that finished with a losing record in Big Ten play. After logging only four victories away from College Park in Big Ten play last season, Maryland’s 2026 slate creates ample opportunities to secure its first road win in two years. The Terps travel to Oregon, Washington, Ohio State and Rutgers. Despite being swept in its final seven matches, Maryland is hoping for an improved 2026 season.

In other news

Will Schaller and Kori Edmondson were selected as Maryland’s Big Ten Medal of Honor recipients.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝟏𝐆’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 🏅

Congrats to Will Schaller and Kori Edmondson on being named Maryland’s 2026 Big Ten Medal of Honor recipients.

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— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) May 4, 2026 Four-star class of 2028 safety Nick Carroll received an offer from Maryland football. Maryland offered🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you !!!

Q&A

What is Maryland volleyball's record from the previous season?

Maryland volleyball finished the previous season with an 8-22 record, including just one win in conference play.

Which teams will Maryland host in the 2026 volleyball season?

Maryland will host Nebraska, USC, Michigan, Penn State, UCLA, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State, and Northwestern at the Pavillion.

What are the key challenges for Maryland volleyball in the 2026 season?

Maryland faces an uphill battle in a competitive conference with nine NCAA Tournament teams, but they have a relatively favorable schedule with nine home games.