State volleyball season is almost here, and we're ready to see which Northwest Iowa teams will be making the trip to Coralville!
The 2026 Iowa Girls State Volleyball Tournament is headed to Xtream Arena, November 2–5, bringing together some of the best teams in Iowa for four action-packed days of competition.
Whether you've been cheering on your local team all season or just want to catch the excitement of state tournament volleyball, we've got your guide to keeping up with everything!
When and Where? 
November 2–5, 2026
Xtream Arena | Coralville, Iowa
The tournament begins with quarterfinals on Monday and Tuesday, followed by semifinals on Wednesday and championship matches on Thursday.
How Can I Watch? 
Quarterfinals & Semifinals | November 2–4
Following a team on its way to the championship? You can find the latest brackets, match schedules and tournament viewing information through the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
Championship Matches | Thursday, November 5
Clear some room on the schedule because Thursday is all about championship volleyball! 
Iowa PBS will broadcast all five championship matches LIVE online and on TV so you can have a front-row seat to the action.
Championship Match Schedule (as of 10/20/26)
| Class | Time |
|---|---|
| Class 5A | 10:00 AM |
| Class 4A | 12:15 PM |
| Class 3A | 2:30 PM |
| Class 2A | 4:45 PM |
| Class 1A | 7:00 PM |
**All times are Central. Coverage and start times are subject to change.
Here's where to tune in:
- On TV: Watch Iowa PBS on Channel 27.
- Online: Stream live at iowapbs.org or on the Iowa PBS YouTube channel.
***Quick note: The only coverage that will be on TV will be the state championship via Iowa PBS. The quarterfinals and semifinals are only available as streaming through IGHSAU. Links are also posted directly on IGHSAU Volleyball Tournament Central.
Let the Games Begin! 
Whether you're cheering from the stands in Coralville, in the car or your living room, there's plenty to get excited about as Iowa's best teams compete for state titles.
From all of us at Milford Communications, good luck to area teams competing in the quarterfinals, semifinals and the state tournament. We're rooting for you! 
For updated brackets, schedules and results, visit IGHSAU Volleyball.
***This post will be updated as soon as possible. For the latest updates on TV and streaming coverage, keep an eye on your PremierTV channel guide and on social media pages for IGHSAU (Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter)) and Iowa PBS (Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter)).