The 2025 Men’s Volleyball Championship is set — and it’s must-watch mayhem from May 8–12, live on ESPN2.
Nine teams. Five days. One king.
The NCAA Men’s Volleyball Committee just dropped the bracket, and let’s just say — it’s brutal in the best way possible.
Long Beach State? Sitting on the throne as the No. 1 overall seed.
Hawai‘i, UCLA, Loyola, Pepperdine, Belmont Abbey? All locked in.
This is not a drill — this is war on hardwood.
🧠 The Breakdown
- No. 1 Long Beach State
Dominated the rankings for 13 straight weeks. Absolutely earned that top seed. First test? Fort Valley State in the quarterfinals.
Let the blowtorch era begin. - Loyola Chicago & Pepperdine
Both built to spoil. Both love a bracket surprise. Both are one hot streak away from crashing the finals. - Hawai‘i & UCLA
The Titans. The battle-tested. Hawai‘i’s got depth. UCLA’s chasing another ring. If they meet again? Grab snacks. - Belmont Abbey
Not here to sightsee. Here to shock.
🏐 Tournament Details:
📍 Covelli Center, Columbus, OH
🗓️ May 8–12
📺 Championship Match: May 12, live on ESPN2
The gym’s gonna be loud.
The rallies? Dumb.
The energy? Peak postseason chaos.
🔥 What We’re Watching
- Will Long Beach go wire-to-wire?
Thirteen weeks at No. 1 ain’t easy. But the real heat starts now. - Can Hawai‘i finally seal the deal?
They’ve been knocking. Is this the year they kick the door in? - Is UCLA still HIM?
You don’t win rings by accident. And they’ve got receipts to cash. - Dark horses?
Loyola and Belmont Abbey are fully capable of setting this bracket on fire.
🏁 Final Serve
This isn’t just a tournament. It’s the proving ground.
Every rally is a war.
Every set is a statement.
And by May 12, only one team leaves Columbus with the crown.
So here we go.
The bracket’s set. The stage is built. The madness starts now.
