College of DuPage will host the 2026 NJCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship Nov. 12 to 14 at  the Physical Education Center on COD's campus.

The nation's top 16 NJCAA Division III women's volleyball programs, including the eighth-seed Chaparrals from COD, will converge on Glen Ellyn for three days of national championship competition, featuring 27 matches across three days. The tournament will determine the 2026 NJCAA Division III national champion while also providing an opportunity for the Chicago area to experience some of the top junior college volleyball in the country.

The first two days of competition will feature a two-court format, allowing multiple matches to take place simultaneously. The tournament will transition to a single-court format Saturday, Nov. 14, for the final five placement matches, culminating with the national championship match at 6:30 p.m.

The tournament opens Thursday, Nov. 12, with eight first-round matches beginning at 9 a.m. The opening-round schedule continues throughout the day, with the final four matches beginning at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

COD's women's volleyball team (29-10) will play ninth-seed Minnesota State Community and Technical College at 1 p.m. on Nov. 12. 

Friday's schedule features 10 matches beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing through the national semifinal round at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's championship day begins at 10 a.m. with the ninth-place match, followed by the seventh, fifth and third-place matches before the national championship match concludes the tournament.

General admission is $25 per day or $60 for a weekend pass. Weekend passes are available for purchase Thursday only.

Students and staff members from participating institutions who present a valid school ID will receive discounted admission at $10 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Discounted weekend passes also must be purchased Thursday.

All 27 matches will be streamed live on the NJCAA Network for fans unable to attend in person.

For more information about the tournament, including the official championship packet, visit the NJCAA Championship Information page.

Visitors traveling to College of DuPage are also encouraged to review the COD Athletics Visitor's Guide for campus and visitor information.

View the 2026 NJCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship Schedule.