Women's Volleyball | May 20

DeKALB, Ill.— Northern Illinois University Volleyball is set to host their Annual Grass Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The 2026 NIU Volleyball Grass Tournament, brought to you by Sun Cruiser, will be hosted at the Huskie Stadium East & West Grass Fields.
 
The event is open to the public and brings together people of all ages and skills levels. All proceeds benefit the NIU volleyball team.

The Men's & Women's divisions will compete in three-on-three triples. The co-ed division is four-on-four quads. Winners will receive prizes after a day full of fun volleyball competition!
 
To register, visit the tournament web page. If there are any questions regarding registration, please contact Ross Kessler (r.kessler@niu.edu) for more information. All teams must register prior to the event.  
 
For all information regarding court sponsorships, please contact Morgan Sherwin (msherwin1@niu.edu)
 
For more information, please check out the 2026 NIU Volleyball Grass Tournament Facebook page or the tournament webpage. All proceeds will go towards benefiting NIU volleyball student-athletes.
 
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Grass Tournament Information
 
Date and Location: August 1, 2026 at Huskie Stadium East and West Fields
Men's registration starts at 7 a.m. with play beginning at 8 a.m.
Women's and Co-ed registration starts at 8 a.m. with play beginning at 9 a.m.


Divisions
Women's: Open, A, B
Men's: Open, A, B
Coed
 
Divisional Breakdown
Open - Advanced volleyball players, highest level of competition 
A - Average/good players
B - Recreational players, lowest level of competition
 
Cost
Women's: Open, A, B - $135 per team
Men's: Open, A, B - $120 per team
Co-ed - $160 per team
Court Sponsorships- $125 a court