Opening Spike Classic (Kansas vs Pittsburgh, Wisconsin vs Stanford) - Tickets & Event Information
Opening Spike Classic (Kansas vs Pittsburgh, Wisconsin vs Stanford) is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA, featuring Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball, Opening Spike Classic, Stanford Cardinal Womens Volleyball, Wisconsin Badgers Womens Voll
Event Details
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Venue: Petersen Events Center
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Address: Pittsburgh, PA
Presented by: Petersen Events Center
Featuring: Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball, Opening Spike Classic, Stanford Cardinal Womens Volleyball, Wisconsin Badgers Womens Volleyball, Pittsburgh Panthers Womens Volleyball
The Opening Spike Classic brings top-tier NCAA women's volleyball to Pittsburgh. This Friday features a strong doubleheader: Kansas takes on Pittsburgh, followed by Wisconsin against Stanford. Expect high-level play from four programs consistently ranked among the nation's best. This event at the Petersen Events Center is a good opportunity to see some early season college volleyball action. Fans of competitive sport and those who follow the NCAA women's volleyball scene will likely appreciate the matchups.
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- Where can I buy Opening Spike Classic (Kansas vs Pittsburgh, Wisconsin vs Stanford) tickets?
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- When is Opening Spike Classic (Kansas vs Pittsburgh, Wisconsin vs Stanford)?
- Opening Spike Classic (Kansas vs Pittsburgh, Wisconsin vs Stanford) takes place on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM at Petersen Events Center.
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