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Four of the best women’s volleyball teams face off in the second annual Opening Spike Classic on August 28 and 30.
From Pitt's Petersen Events Center, the Panthers, ranked fourth, join No. 15 Kansas, No. 5 Stanford and No. 6 Wisconsin in an attempt to earn the ultimate bragging rights. Pitt takes on Kansas on Friday night and Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon.
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The inaugural event in 2025 featured matches between Creighton, Kansas, Texas and Wisconsin.
Here is everything you need to know about the Opening Spike Classic, including ticket info for this weekend.
Opening Spike Classic 2026 dates, start time
Date: Friday, Aug. 28 | Sunday, Aug. 30
The Opening Spike Classic will emanate from the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh on Aug. 28 and Aug. 30. Here are the start times for each match taking place at the Petersen Events Center:
Friday, Aug. 28
6:30 p.m. ET: Pitt vs. Kansas
9 p.m. ET: Wisconsin vs. Stanford
Sunday, Aug. 30
12 p.m. ET: Pitt vs. Wisconsin
2:30 p.m. ET: Kansas vs. Stanford
How to buy Opening Spike Classic 2026 tickets
Tickets: StubHub
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How much are tickets for Opening Spike Classic 2026?
Ticket prices for All Sessions (Aug. 28 & Aug. 30) start at $146.
Ticket prices for Aug. 30 only start at $45 and can reach up to $109.
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Day-of-show checklist
Confirm ticket delivery (mobile/transfer) and entry instructions
Check venue bag policy and arrive early for security lines
Plan parking/transit and note the posted start time
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