Sanford Sports announces 2026 Women's Volleyball Showcase field

Creighton, Minnesota, Purdue, Arizona State and USC will meet in Sioux Falls for five matches from Aug. 28 to 30.

More college volleyball is coming to Sioux Falls in 2026, with the State Farm Women's Volleyball Showcase set for Aug. 28 to 30 at the Sanford Pentagon. The showcase will feature five power conference teams.

Creighton, Purdue, Minnesota, Arizona State and USC are all making the trek to Sioux Falls, with Minnesota also coming for the South Dakota Lottery College Volleyball Classic on Sept. 18 and 19.

Creighton vs. Purdue and Minnesota vs. Arizona State will be played on Friday, Aug. 28. Creighton vs. Minnesota and Arizona State vs. USC will be on Saturday, Aug. 29, and USC vs. Creighton will be on Sunday, Aug. 30. All games on Friday and Saturday will be aired on either FOX or FS1, but the broadcast information for Sunday and all game times are TBD.

“For the second straight year, we’re proud to help kick off the college volleyball season at the Sanford Pentagon,” Sanford Sports Vice President Jesse Smith said. “For years, we’ve been fortunate enough to host some of the best teams in the country in Sioux Falls. We’re grateful to Intersport for their partnership and helping to create what will be another tremendous event.”

All five teams made the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Creighton and Arizona State met in the third round, with Creighton winning 3-1. The Bluejays then lost 3-0 to national runner-up Kentucky in the quarterfinals. USC was also in the same region, winning once before losing 3-2 to Cal Poly.

Purdue and Minnesota were also in the same region, but never met. Purdue made the quarterfinals, but lost 3-1 to Pittsburgh. Minnesota also lost to Pittsburgh, but in the third round.

Arizona State also participated in the 2025 Women's Volleyball Showcase.

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Sanford Sports announces 2026 Women's Volleyball Showcase field