A classic cross-state volleyball rivalry will be reignited Thursday as No. 3 Louisville hosts No. 6 Kentucky.
Last year's NCAA tournament runner-up Louisville has already proven it's back with a vengeance. The Cards are 7-1 so far, falling only to No. 2 Texas in a five-set thriller on Sept. 10. Cara Cresse, Kalyssa Blackshear and Payton Petersen make for a lethal trio in the front row.
Meanwhile, Kentucky has been fighting to stay inside the national top 10. The Wildcats have pulled off impressive wins over opponents like Penn State and SMU, but could not upset Nebraska or Pitt. Kentucky's rock-solid defense makes it a threat, along with freshman setter Kassie O'Brien, who runs the offense with ease.
Who can claim dominance in the Bluegrass State?
Here's everything you need to know about Louisville vs. Kentucky, including TV channel and streaming options for the college volleyball match.
How to watch Louisville vs. Kentucky volleyball: Channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Live stream: Fubo
The college matchup Louisville and Kentucky will be broadcast live on ESPNU, but cord-cutters will also be able to stream the action on Fubo.
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Louisville vs. Kentucky volleyball start time
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 18
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
First serve between Louisville and Kentucky will take place on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. ET. The match will be played at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Louisville volleyball schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Cardinals' next five matchups of the season.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 18 | vs. Kentucky | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 22 | vs. Western Kentucky | 6:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 | vs. Boston College | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | vs. Syracuse | 1 p.m. |
| Oct. 3 | at Cal | 10 p.m. |
Kentucky volleyball schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Wildcats' next five matchups of the season.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Sept. 18 | at Louisville | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 20 | vs. Washington | 1 p.m. |
| Sept. 24 | vs. South Carolina | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 | vs. Georgia | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 3 | at Ole Miss | 7 p.m. |