U Sports is bringing their Men’s Volleyball National Championship to the University of Saskatchewan in 2028.
It’ll be the third time the Huskies have hosted the event, the first since 2015 and the first time being in 1980. Saskatchewan has qualified for the U Sports men’s volleyball championship 20 times in the program’s history and captured the national banner four times – 1979, 1988,
1999 and 2004. Eight teams, including the host U of S squad, will take part at The P-A-C between March 16-19 of 2028. Following is the news release from Huskie Athletics…..
University of Saskatchewan to Host 2028 U SPORTS
Men’s Volleyball Championships
SASKATOON, Sask. – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Huskies have been selected
to host the 2028 Men’s Volleyball National Championship, U SPORTS announced last week
(Feb. 27).
The Huskies will welcome the eight best teams in Canada to Saskatoon, with the Ron &
Jane Graham Centre Court at the Physical Activity Complex set to play host from March 16-
19, 2028.
This will mark the second time Saskatchewan has hosted the event and the first since
2015. The Huskies also previously hosted the event in 1980.
“We have been impressed by the quality of the bids presented by each host selected for
this cycle,” said Matthew Davies, U SPORTS Chief Sport Officer in an announcement of
multiple future championships. “Each championship venue provides student-athletes the
opportunity to compete in outstanding facilities, as every host has a strong track record of
delivering memorable experiences for participants and fans.”
Saskatchewan has qualified for the U SPORTS men’s volleyball championship 20 times in
the programs history and claimed the national banner on four occasions (1979, 1988,
1999, 2004).
“We are thrilled to be bringing U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball back to Saskatoon for the first
time in over a decade,” Chief Athletics Officer Shannon Chinn said. “This opportunity not
only highlights the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes and staff, but it also
provides us with a platform to showcase the passion and commitment to excellence that
defines our institution, community, and province. We look forward to welcoming the best
teams and athletes from across the country and providing a first-class championship
experience to everyone involved.”
The Huskies are led by head coach Sean McKay, who is in the midst of his sixth season as
leader of the program. In 2023, McKay guided Saskatchewan to its first U SPORTS national
championship tournament under his tutelage. Following their quarter-final series win in the
2025 Canada West playoffs, McKay and Saskatchewan are now one win away from
returning to the national tournament.
“Saskatchewan has a long and rich volleyball history, both on the men’s and women’s side,”
said Huskie men’s volleyball head coach Sean McKay. “We are looking forward to seeing
how our institution, volleyball community, business community, city, and province come
together to put on what is one of the premier volleyball events in Canada. This
championship will also provide us the opportunity to engage our alumni, showcase their
contributions, and celebrate the legacy they have helped build in Saskatchewan volleyball.”
“While we are still a few years away, the program will be ready to perform in front of its fans
and community.”
The Brandon University Bobcats are set to host this year’s men’s volleyball National
Championships in Brandon, Manitoba from March 21-23. Earlier this season, U SPORTS
also announced that the Mount Royal Cougars will host the 2027 Championship for the first time.
