ESPN presents the NCAA women’s volleyball regionals Dec. 12-15

*Editor’s Note: This publication has been updated to reflect studio reporting.

• For the first time, a regional final game will air on ABC (Sun. Dec. 15, 3 p.m. ET).
• All four No. 1 seeds (Louisville, Nebraska, Penn State, Pittsburgh) will host regionals December 12-15
• All 12 games will air on either ABC, ESPN or ESPN2, with all games also streaming on ESPN+

The ESPN platforms continue their exclusive presentation of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship this weekend, with the regional semifinals and finals taking place at the four top-seeded sites – Louisville, Nebraska, Penn State and Pittsburgh.

The regional semifinals begin Thursday, Dec. 12, with four games on ESPN2 from Pittsburgh and Louisville. The regional semifinals continue Friday at University Park and Lincoln, with all four games re-airing on ESPN2.

The regional finals begin Saturday, Dec. 14, with the Pittsburgh Region (5:00 p.m. | ESPN2) followed by the Louisville Region (7:30 p.m. | ESPN2) as the top two teams claim their spot in the national semifinals .

The action then concludes on Sunday, December 15th on ABC/ESPN as the final two teams secure their spots in Louisville, Kentucky. Sunday’s 3 p.m. game in Lincoln Region marks the first regional final to air on ABC, while the University Park Regional final is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on ESPN.

For the first time, each regional location will have a reporter on site to provide viewers with sideline insights during the action. Additionally, for the first time, ESPN platforms will offer a studio show between each game in the regional semifinals and regional finals. Sam Gore is moderated, accompanied by an analyst Jennifer Hoffmann As the duo wraps up games, previews upcoming games and presents features on teams, players and coaches.

Commentary teams calling the action from any location are as follows:

Pittsburgh Regional:
Play by Play: Anne Marie Anderson
Analyst: Nicole Branagh – Beach volleyball Olympic champion and two-time All-American in Minnesota
Reporter: Michelle Chester – Reporter and anchor for NCAA.com

Louisville Regional:
Play by Play: Eric Frede
Analyst: Emily Ehman – Four-year Northwestern star from 2016-19
Reporter: Ci Michel – Indoor volleyball Olympian and University of Miami star (2003-2007)

Penn State Regional:
Play by Play: Paul Sunderland
Analyst: Missy Whittemore – Three-time All-American at Florida
Reporter: Shelby Coppedge – Four-year peak at Texas A&M Corpus Christi from 2011 to 2014

Nebraska Regional Area:
Play by Play: Courtney Lyle
Analyst: Holly McPeak – Three-time beach volleyball Olympian, third best beach volleyball player of all time
Analyst: Katie George – 2015 ACC Player, Setter and Athlete of the Year in Louisville
Reporter: Madison Fitzpatrick – Florida State standout beach volleyball player (2018-22)

2024 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Regional Semifinals and Regional Final Schedule:

* All 12 games will also be simulcast on ESPN+