Watch Wisconsin volleyball vs Kentucky in Final Four tonight; time, TV

Wisconsin volleyball refuses to lose these days. But so does Kentucky.

It’s a battle of college volleyball heavyweights squaring off in the Final Four when Wisconsin and Kentucky meet on Thursday, Dec. 18 with a spot in the national championship on the line.

The Badgers (28-4) carry a 13-match winning streak, dating to early November, into the showdown while the Wildcats (29-2) haven’t lost since early September, boasting a 26-match winning streak.

Wisconsin has faced a gauntlet to get back to the Final Four for the fifth time in seven years, finally getting over the hump against some fellow national powers. It beat Stanford, a program it had never defeated before, in the regional semifinals and then clinched a spot in the Final Four with a win over No. 1 Texas on the Longhorns’ home court two days later to avenge two recent NCAA tournament losses.

The Badgers are looking to return to the national title match for the first time since winning it all in 2021.

Kentucky, which is seeking a berth in the title match for the first time since winning the championship in 2020, has cruised into the Final Four. The Wildcats ran the table in the SEC and have dropped just one set in the NCAA tournament. Their only two losses this season were to No. 1 Nebraska, which finished the regular season undefeated, and Pitt, another Final Four representative.

The winner of Wisconsin-Kentucky will play Pitt or Texas A&M for each team’s second national title.

Here’s how to watch Wisconsin-Kentucky in the Final Four, the NCAA tournament schedule and bracket:

What time does Wisconsin volleyball play tonight?

• Date: Thursday, Dec. 18
• Time: 8 p.m. or 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first semifinal

Wisconsin plays Kentucky in a national semifinal match at approximately 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Wisconsin-Kentucky follows the first national semifinal featuring Pitt-Texas A&M.

What channel is Wisconsin volleyball vs Kentucky on tonight? TV, livestream

• TV: ESPN
• Stream: You can stream the match on services that offer ESPN, including Fubo, which has a free trial for new subscribers.
• Announcers: Courtney Lyle (play-by-play), Holly McPeak (analyst), Katie George (analyst) and Madison Fitzpatrick (sideline reporter) are on the call.

How can I listen to Wisconsin volleyball vs Kentucky on the radio?

Radio: The match broadcasts on FM-100.5 ESPN in Madison and these Badger Radio Network stations. Jon Arias (play-by-play) and Pete Waite (analyst) are on the call.

Wisconsin volleyball score today

The Journal Sentinel will have live coverage from the Final Four with reporter John Steppe on site at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Follow his blog for scoring updates at jsonline.com/sports/badgers.

Who’s left in the NCAA volleyball tournament?

Two No. 1 seeds and two No. 3 seeds make up the Final Four. Wisconsin is the only Big Ten representative. The Badgers are joined by two SEC teams and one ACC team.

• Kentucky (1)
• Pitt (1)
• Wisconsin (3)
• Texas A&M (3)

NCAA tournament volleyball schedule

National semifinals, Thursday, Dec. 18

• Pitt (1) vs. Texas A&M (3), 5:30 p.m., ESPN
• Kentucky (1) vs. Wisconsin (3), 8 p.m. or 30 minutes after first match, ESPN

National championship, Sunday, Dec. 21

• Pitt-Texas A&M vs. Kentucky-Wisconsin, 2:30 p.m., ABC

NCAA volleyball bracket

Here’s the road to the national semifinals for the Final Four teams:

• Texas A&M: Beat Campbell 3-0, beat TCU 3-1, beat Louisville 3-2, beat Nebraska 3-2
• Pitt: Beat UMBC 3-0, beat Michigan 3-0, beat Minnesota 3-0, beat Purdue 3-1
• Wisconsin: Beat Eastern Illinois 3-0, beat North Carolina 3-0, beat Stanford 3-1, beat Texas 3-1
• Kentucky: Beat Wofford 3-0, beat UCLA 3-1, beat Cal Poly 3-0, beat Creighton 3-0

Full 2025 NCAA tournament bracket