No. 6 Wisconsin volleyball vs. No. 3 Kentucky: Live updates, score

The Wisconsin Badgers open their 2026 volleyball season Friday night with one of the toughest tests they could have asked for, taking on No. 3 Kentucky at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Badgers enter the season ranked No. 6 in the country, setting up a matchup between two of the nation’s premier programs right out of the gate.

There’s also some unfinished business between these teams, as Kentucky ended Wisconsin‘s 2025 season with a five-set victory in the NCAA Tournament semifinals.

Now, the Badgers get an early opportunity to turn the page and make a statement in their first match of the new season.

Follow along here for live updates, scores, highlights, and analysis throughout Friday night’s match.

Date: Friday, August 21

TV Channel: ESPN

Start Time: 9:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. CT

The Badgers and Wildcats will meet in a late-night showdown on ESPN.

For those tuning in on the radio, the game will also be available on the ESPN Madison.

In addition to airing nationwide on ESPN, viewers can also tune into Wisconsin vs. Kentucky on ESPN+.

Watch Wisconsin vs Kentucky on ESPN

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