Best in U SPORTS men’s volleyball heading to Windsor in 2026

The best university men’s volleyball teams are coming to the City of Roses, as the University of Windsor hosts the 2026 U SPORTS men’s volleyball championship.

The announcement was made at a media event this afternoon at the state-of-the-art Toldo Lancer Centre, marking the first U SPORTS championship to be awarded in the venue that opened in 2022.

“U SPORTS is excited to bring our 2026 men’s volleyball championship to the City of Roses,” said U SPORTS Director of Sport Mark Alfano. “The University and City have a proven track record of hosting outstanding U SPORTS events. We are eager to watch student-athletes compete for a national title in the magnificent Toldo Lancer Centre for the first time.”

The 57th edition of the U SPORTS championship will feature eight teams, including the host Lancers, battling out over three days to hoist the Tantramar Trophy, first awarded in 1967 and named after the Tantramar Marshes near Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. 

QUOTES FROM THE EVENT

Stephanie White, Athletic Director – University of Windsor:

It is an honour to be chosen to host the 2026 U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championship. 

With our recent success on the court and volleyball's rising popularity in our community, it seems like a natural fit to bring this championship to the Toldo Lancer Centre. 

I look forward to large crowds and entertaining competition as the best teams from across Canada compete for the Tantramar Trophy.

James Gravelle, Head Coach – University of Windsor men’s volleyball: 

Our volleyball program is thrilled to host the 2026 U SPORTS Men's Volleyball Championship.  We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to grow the game of volleyball in the greater Windsor area and look forward to competing for a U SPORTS national championship in front of our home fans.

The 11-game tournament runs March 13-15, 2026, and all games will be broadcast on CBC/Radio-Canada Sports digital platforms. 

The 2025 U SPORTS men’s volleyball championship is March 21-23, 2025 in Brandon, Man.

Stay tuned for unveiling the championship logos and ticket information in January 2025. For more exciting updates as Windsor prepares to welcome the best in Canadian university men’s volleyball, visit USPORTS.ca.

Facility photos and headshots of speakers are available for download at USPORTSMedia.ca.