BTN Communications, August 1, 2023
The Big Ten Network and FOX Sports today announced the 2023 Big Ten Volleyball television schedule, headlined by the first-ever Big Ten Volleyball match on the FOX broadcast network. Additionally, BTN will televise at least 55 matches, the most in network history. In total, more than 60 matches will appear across FOX, FS1, BTN and FS2, in addition to more than 145 streaming exclusively on B1G+.
Television broadcasts:
For the first time ever, the FOX broadcast network will carry a Big Ten volleyball match on Sunday, Oct. 29. Markets receiving an early NFL game (1:00 PM ET) will be shown the Minnesota vs. Wisconsin rivalry following the conclusion of the NFL game on FOX, while markets receiving a late NFL game (4:00 PM ET) will be shown the Ohio State vs. Michigan game at 2:00 PM ET on FOX. Both matches will also simulcast in full on FS2 and the FOX Sports App.
Four additional matches will be carried on FS1, beginning with Arizona vs. Wisconsin on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. ET.
BTN's coverage begins on Friday, Aug. 25, as perennial powers Wisconsin and Baylor begin the season in the Big Ten vs. Big 12 Challenge at 5:30 p.m. ET.
On Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. ET, defending champion Texas visits a Minnesota squad which finished last season ranked in the top 10. The following day at 8 p.m. ET, BTN will televise the first-ever outdoor volleyball match from Lincoln, as nearly 100,000 fans pack Memorial Stadium for Volleyball Day in Nebraska featuring Omaha versus the Cornhuskers.
Non-conference play concludes on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. ET, when Kentucky visits Nebraska. Big Ten competition on BTN begins with a doubleheader on Sept. 20, as Rutgers visits Penn State at 6 p.m. ET and Illinois takes on Indiana at 8 p.m. ET. FS1 hosts its first Big Ten battle on Thursday, Sept. 21, as Minnesota travels to Iowa City at 7 p.m. ET.
Streaming on B1G+
More than 145 matches will be streamed exclusively on B1G+, BTN's subscription service for non-televised events and archives of classic games and original content. From now until Aug. 3, fans can purchase a B1G Volleyball sport-specific pass for $10 off - a price of $44.99 - by utilizing the code VBMEDIADAYS23 via web purchase. The volleyball sport pass includes live events exclusively streamed on B1G+, as well as an archive of classic matches and original content.
New this year, a multi-view option via the web will allow for streaming of four concurrent matches. Apple TV users will also have access to the multi-viewer option via their connected devices.
B1G Volleyball on Social Media
At The Net - Presented by State Farm - is the Big Ten Network's multiplatform, behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and programs across Big Ten volleyball. Additionally, season long highlights will be available on Big Ten Network's Twitter (@B1Gvolleyball), Instagram (@B1Gvolleyball), Facebook and YouTube pages as well as BigTen.org.
2023 Big Ten Volleyball Broadcast Schedule:
| Date | Visiting Team | Home Team | Site | TV | Time (ET) | |
| Aug. 25 | Wisconsin | vs. | Baylor | Minneapolis | BTN | 5:30 PM |
| Aug. 25 | TCU | at | Minnesota | Minneapolis | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Aug. 26 | Creighton | at | Purdue | West Lafayette | BTN | 3:30 PM |
| Aug. 26 | Wisconsin | vs. | TCU | Minneapolis | BTN | 5:30 PM |
| Aug. 26 | Baylor | at | Minnesota | Minneapolis | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Aug. 29 | Texas | at | Minnesota | Minneapolis | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Aug. 30 | Omaha | at | Nebraska | Lincoln | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Sept. 6 | Creighton | at | Nebraska | Lincoln | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Sept. 7 | Arizona | at | Wisconsin | Madison | FS1 | 8:00 PM |
| Sept. 14 | Illinois | vs. | USC | West Lafayette | BTN | 5:30 PM |
| Sept. 14 | UCF | at | Purdue | West Lafayette | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Sept. 15 | Illinois | vs. | UCF | West Lafayette | BTN | 5:30 PM |
| Sept. 15 | USC | at | Purdue | West Lafayette | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Sept. 17 | Kentucky | at | Nebraska | Lincoln | BTN | 7:30 PM |
| Sept. 20 | Rutgers | at | Penn State | University Park | BTN | 6:00 PM |
| Sept. 20 | Illinois | at | Indiana | Bloomington | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Sept. 21 | Minnesota | at | Iowa | Iowa City | FS1 | 7:00 PM |
| Sept. 22 | Michigan State | at | Michigan | Ann Arbor | BTN | 7:00 PM |
| Sept. 22 | Ohio State | at | Nebraska | Lincoln | BTN | 9:00 PM |
| Sept. 24 | Minnesota | at | Nebraska | Lincoln | BTN | 7:30 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Maryland | at | Rutgers | Piscataway | BTN | 6:00 PM |
| Sept. 27 | Wisconsin | at | Ohio State | Columbus | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Sept. 29 | Nebraska | at | Purdue | West Lafayette | BTN | 7:00 PM |
| Sept. 29 | Penn State | at | Illinois | Champaign | BTN | 9:00 PM |
| Sept. 30 | Nebraska | at | Indiana | Bloomington | BTN | 7:00 PM |
| Sept. 30 | Penn State | at | Minnesota | Minneapolis | BTN | 9:00 PM |
| Oct. 1 | Rutgers | at | Michigan State | East Lansing | BTN | 7:00 PM |
| Oct. 4 | Illinois | at | Purdue | West Lafayette | FS1 | 6:00 PM |
| Oct. 4 | Wisconsin | at | Iowa | Iowa City | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Oct. 6 | Northwestern | at | Michigan | Ann Arbor | BTN | 6:00 PM |
| Oct. 6 | Minnesota | at | Maryland | College Park | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Oct. 7 | Ohio State | at | Penn State | University Park | BTN | 6:30 PM |
| Oct. 7 | Nebraska | at | Michigan | Ann Arbor | BTN | 8:30 PM |
| Oct. 11 | Purdue | at | Indiana | Bloomington | BTN | 6:00 PM |
| Oct. 11 | Minnesota | at | Michigan | Ann Arbor | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Oct. 13 | Penn State | at | Iowa | Iowa City | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Oct. 14 | Penn State | at | Nebraska | Lincoln | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Oct. 18 | Michigan | at | Michigan State | East Lansing | BTN | 6:00 PM |
| Oct. 18 | Ohio State | at | Wisconsin | Madison | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Oct. 21 | Wisconsin | at | Nebraska | Lincoln | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Oct. 22 | Purdue | at | Penn State | University Park | FS1 | 1:00 PM |
| Oct. 25 | Northwestern | at | Ohio State | Columbus | BTN | 6:00 PM |
| Oct. 25 | Indiana | at | Illinois | Champaign | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Oct. 26 | Minnesota | at | Purdue | West Lafayette | BTN | TBD |
| Oct. 27 | Penn State | at | Michigan | Ann Arbor | BTN | TBD |
| Oct. 28 | Purdue | at | Illinois | Champaign | BTN or B1G+ | 7:00 PM |
| Oct. 28 | Penn State | at | Michigan State | East Lansing | BTN or B1G+ | 7:00 PM |
| Oct. 28 | Maryland | at | Iowa | Iowa City | BTN | 9:00 PM |
| Oct. 29 | Ohio State | at | Michigan | Ann Arbor | FOX & FS2 | 2:00 PM |
| Oct. 29 | Minnesota | at | Wisconsin | Madison | FOX & FS2 | 4:45 PM |
| Nov. 1 | Purdue | at | Wisconsin | Madison | BTN | 7:00 PM |
| Nov. 1 | Northwestern | at | Illinois | Champaign | BTN | 9:00 PM |
| Nov. 3 | Minnesota | at | Ohio State | Columbus | BTN | 6:30 PM |
| Nov. 3 | Nebraska | at | Penn State | University Park | BTN | 8:30 PM |
| Nov. 4 | Illinois | at | Wisconsin | Madison | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Nov. 11 | Wisconsin | at | Penn State | University Park | BTN | 8:00 PM |
| Nov. 15 | Ohio State | at | Illinois | Champaign | BTN | 9:00 PM |
| Nov. 17 | Wisconsin | at | Purdue | West Lafayette | BTN | 7:00 PM |
| Nov. 17 | Michigan | at | Nebraska | Lincoln | BTN | 9:00 PM |
| Nov. 18 | Ohio State | at | Minnesota | Minneapolis | BTN or B1G+ | 8:00 PM |
| Nov. 24 | Nebraska | at | Wisconsin | Madison | BTN | 4:00 PM |
| Nov. 24 | Illinois | at | Minnesota | Minneapolis | BTN or B1G+ | 6:30 PM |
| Nov. 24 | Purdue | at | Michigan | Ann Arbor | BTN or B1G+ | 6:30 PM |
| Nov. 25 | Nebraska | at | Minnesota | Minneapolis | BTN | TBD |
