BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference will relaunch the SEC Volleyball Championship beginning in 2025 and has signed a three-year agreement to host the event at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
“With the restoration of the SEC Volleyball Tournament, we will now host a championship event in every Conference sport, providing our programs additional competitive opportunities as they prepare for NCAA postseason competition,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “We look forward to providing a memorable experience for SEC student-athletes, coaches and fans as we make Savannah home to the SEC Volleyball Tournament for the next three years.”
The 2025 SEC Volleyball Championship is slated to take place on November 21-25, 2025 at Enmarket Arena. In addition, upcoming tournaments at the venue are scheduled for November 20-24, 2026 and November 19-23, 2027.
The SEC Volleyball Championship previously took place from 1979 to 2005. The University of Missouri Volleyball team will compete in their first ever SEC Championship in 2025.
The tournament was held on campus sites from 1979-1987 and 1994-2005, while the event took place at neutral locations from 1988-1993. Earlier tournament champions include Florida (12 titles), Kentucky (five titles), LSU and Tennessee (four titles each), and Arkansas and Georgia (one title each).
Enmarket Arena, which is a part of the Oak View Group (OVG), is a multi-purpose complex in Savannah. It opened in February 2022 with a 9,500 seat arena, including 12 luxury suites, five lodge boxes and one party suite. Enmarket Arena is home to the Savannah Ghost Pirates of the East Coast Hockey League.
“We at OVG are thrilled to host the SEC Volleyball Tournament at Enmarket Arena and we thank the SEC for choosing us as the site of the Championship these next few years,” Monty Jones Jr., General Manager of Enmarket Arena, said. “Hosting such a prestigious conference like the SEC, along with this exciting tournament, will not only be a showcase of elite athleticism, but also be a milestone for the city. Our partnership with Visit Savannah and the Savannah Sports Council underscores our commitment to bringing high-caliber sports to Savannah and will help elevate Savannah’s status as a premier destination for major sports and entertainment.”
The Savannah Convention Center will serve as the official practice facility for the SEC Volleyball Tournament.
“The Savannah Convention Center is proud to be the official practice facility for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 SEC Volleyball Tournaments,” said Kelvin Moore Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Savannah Convention Center. “We’re excited to showcase our newly expanded venue, now better equipped to host even more premier sporting events. With the support of Savannah’s close-knit hospitality community and our valued partnerships with Visit Savannah, the Sports Council, Enmarket Arena, and the local hotel industry, we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for every visitor. Savannah is truly a special place, and we look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, and fans to our vibrant city.”
“Welcoming the SEC Women’s Volleyball Championships for the next three years marks one of Savannah’s most significant sports milestones since the arrival of the Bananas and Ghost Pirates,” said Joseph Marinelli, president and CEO of Visit Savannah and Savannah Sports Council. “Hosting these exceptional athletes and this prestigious event is a tremendous honor for our city. It will draw visitors nationwide and provide fun, inspirational family entertainment for our community and Low Country.”
Details on ticket information for the 2025 SEC Volleyball Championship are being finalized and will be shared with the general public at a later date.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Missouri next heads back on the road with a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, to wrap non-conference play as they prepare to partake in the Lippy Invite.
- Mizzou will take on Lipscomb on Thursday, Sept. 19 with first serve set for 6 p.m. CT before squaring off with Illinois on Friday, Sept. 20. Friday’s action is slated to begin at 4 p.m. CT. Both matches will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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