LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky's volleyball match against Texas A&M on October 25 has been upgraded from ESPN to ABC, reflecting growing national interest in women's college volleyball. The contest, which will air live from Memorial Coliseum, will begin at 1 p.m. ET instead of the originally scheduled 3 p.m. ET start time.

The matchup represents a national championship rematch, as Texas A&M swept Kentucky in three sets in the 2025 NCAA national championship game to claim the program's first title. The match carries added significance as it closes out a four-match homestand for the No. 3 Wildcats against a Texas A&M team ranked No. 19 nationally.

Ticketmaster will automatically adjust ticketed fans' start times, and all previously purchased tickets will remain valid. ABC's broadcast team of Courtney Lyle, Holly McPeak and Michella Chester will have the call for the match.

Before facing the Aggies, Kentucky will travel to the Bahamas to compete in the 2026 Paradise Invitational at BahaMar in Nassau. The Wildcats open the tournament against No. 8 SMU on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET in a match that will stream on ESPN+.