Trinity Western University has been selected as the host of the 2026 U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Championships.
The Township of Langley, BC, and Trinity Western University will host the U SPORTS Women's Volleyball Championship for the first time.
The announcement was made October 7, 2024 at the Langley Events Centre, with national and regional sports authorities, Township of Langley, Trinity Western Spartans, and TWU leadership present.
The 2026 U SPORTS Women's Volleyball Championship pits the top eight Canadian university women's volleyball teams in an 11-game tournament for the right to hoist the U SPORTS championship trophy and banner.
All games will occur at the Langley Events Centre on March 13-15, 2026.
“Since joining U SPORTS just over 20 years ago we have been working and dreaming of the opportunity to host this prestigious event," remarks Jeff Gamache, TWU Director of Athletics. "I know our many alumni, and now their children want to attend this tournament that will showcase the best female volleyball in Canada."
"We are grateful for the support of the Township of Langley, LEC staff and Volleyball BC. Together, we will hold a volleyball festival that fans will want to attend. On behalf of past alumni and current players, we sincerely thank U SPORTS for trusting us with this marquee event, and we look forward to some outstanding volleyball in 2026!”
Head Coach for Trinity Western University Spartans Ryan Hofer, comments, "Hosting the 2026 U SPORTS women's volleyball championship will be a significant event for our community and bring a sense of excitement and pride to our school."
"This championship significantly enhances the visibility of volleyball within the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland, sparking increased interest and support for the sport at all levels. For student-athletes, culminating their season at the championship is an exceptional career achievement. The U SPORTS championship also fosters a sense of community and school spirit, uniting students, faculty, and local residents in support of their team. We are proud to host and look forward to welcoming teams from across the country to our city."
Chief Executive Officer of U SPORTS Pierre Arsenault remarks, "With the success of women's volleyball at Trinity Western University, U SPORTS is excited to bring our national women's volleyball championship to Langley. Between the passionate volleyball fan base in Langley and the Lower Mainland and the world-class Langley Events Centre, it was easy for U SPORTS to select Trinity Western as the host for the 2026 event. We look forward to seeing large crowds at the event."
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About Trinity Western Spartan Athletics
The Spartans compete in 13 sports in the Canada West conference, including women's and men's soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, cross country and track & field, as well as women's rugby sevens. TWU also competes as an independent team in men's rugby and women’s and men’s disc golf.
About Trinity Western University
Founded in 1962, Trinity Western University is a global Christian liberal arts university. We are dedicated to equipping students to discover meaningful connections between career, life, and the needs of the world. Drawing upon the riches of the Christian tradition, seeking to unite faith and reason through teaching and scholarship, Trinity Western University is a degree-granting research institution offering liberal arts and sciences as well as professional schools in business, nursing, education, human kinetics, graduate studies, and arts, media, and culture. It has four locations in Canada: Langley, Richmond-Lansdowne, Richmond-Minoru, and Ottawa. Learn more at www.twu.ca or follow us on Instagram @trinitywestern, Twitter @TrinityWestern, on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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