Akron Zips Volleyball Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Akron Zips 2026 schedule: 28 games, 12 at home. First-serve times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF. Combine teams in one free schedule.
Season so far
- Record
- 9-15 (from final scores)
- Streak
- L1
- Games played
- 24
Last 3 results
- L 2–3 at Eastern Michigan Eagles Sat, Oct 31
- W 3–1 at Eastern Michigan Eagles Fri, Oct 30
- L 2–3 at Miami (OH) RedHawks Sat, Oct 24
Next up
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM ET
- Where
- James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron, Ohio
- TV / stream
- ESPN+
| Date / first serve | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at East Tennessee State Buccaneers | ESPN+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT | Liberty Flames vs. Akron Zips | TBD | 3–1 · Final |
| Aug 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips vs. Auburn Tigers | TBD | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Butler Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at IU Indianapolis Jaguars | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Sep 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Cleveland State Vikings at Akron Zips | TBD | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Coppin State Eagles at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | Valparaiso VALPARAISO at Akron Zips | TBD | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Youngstown State Penguins at Akron Zips | TBD | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Cleveland State Vikings | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Sep 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Xavier Musketeers | Xavier+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 23, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Kent State Golden Flashes | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Toledo Rockets at Akron Zips | TBD | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 2, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Ohio Bobcats | TBD | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Ohio Bobcats | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 9, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Buffalo Bulls at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Bowling Green Falcons at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Miami (OH) RedHawks | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Eastern Michigan Eagles | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Eastern Michigan Eagles | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Nov 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Central Michigan Chippewas at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | Central Michigan Chippewas at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Buffalo Bulls | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Kent State Golden Flashes at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
Akron Zips season at a glance
- Home and away
- 12 home games, 13 road games, 3 neutral-site games (28 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 11 sets of games on consecutive days.
- National TV
- 21 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPN+ 20, Xavier+ 1; 7 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 6 straight games away from home, Aug 28 to Sep 5.
- Next game
- vs. Central Michigan Chippewas, Friday, November 6 at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Computed from the schedule on this page. Times and dates are U.S. Eastern. A back-to-back is two games on consecutive calendar days; national TV means the provider lists a national broadcast; a late first serve starts at 10 PM ET or later; a road trip is a run of consecutive games away from home.
Akron Zips schedule by the numbers
- 12 home
- 13 away
- 3 neutral site
- 0 on national TV
Games by month: Aug 2026 3 · Sep 2026 11 · Oct 2026 10 · Nov 2026 4
National TV counts games carried on a national broadcast or cable network (such as ESPN, Fox, TNT or a national conference network), not regional channels or streaming-only games.
Plan the rest of Akron Zips’ season
The available schedule contains 28 regular-season games: 24 completed and 4 not marked final. The remaining games include 3 at home, 1 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Central Michigan Chippewas on November 6. Use the schedule above for the latest start and channel.
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Akron Zips schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Start times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. The PDF lists the games still to play (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season with games already played) and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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Akron Zips schedule FAQ
When does the Akron Zips season start?
The first game in the current schedule is at East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Friday, August 28 at 1:00 PM ET, on ESPN+. The first home game is vs. Cleveland State Vikings on Thursday, September 10.
How many back-to-backs do the Akron Zips have?
The current schedule has 11 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Akron Zips games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Akron Zips this season: ESPN+ (20 games) and Xavier+ (1 game). 7 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before first serve.
How do I print the Akron Zips schedule?
Use the "Download PDF of remaining games" button near the top of this page to get a printable PDF of the games still to play with first serve times (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season) and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded.