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Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic is proud to host the 2026 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championships, taking place February 25–27, 2026, in Red Deer, Alberta.
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
An innovative and inclusive recreation facility, combining the technical requirements of hosting high-level sport with the promise of a legacy campus amenity.

Teams

Schedule

Standings Playoff Leaders Playoff Team Stats
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Next Event
Feb 26 (Thu)
1:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Game #1
N3 vs S2 * %
RDP * %
Feb 26 (Thu)
3:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Game #2
S4 vs N1 * %
RDP * %
Feb 26 (Thu)
6:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Game #3
N4 vs S1 * %
RDP * %
Feb 26 (Thu)
8:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Game #4
S3 vs N2 * %
RDP * %
Friday, February 27, 2026
Feb 27 (Fri)
1:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Game #5
LG1 vs LG2 * %
RDP * %
Feb 27 (Fri)
3:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Game #6
LG3 vs LG4 * %
RDP * %
Feb 27 (Fri)
6:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Game #7
WG1 vs WG2 * %
RDP * %
Feb 27 (Fri)
8:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Game #8
WG3 vs WG4 * %
RDP * %
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Feb 28 (Sat)
3:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
5th/6th Place
WG5 vs WG6 * %
RDP * %
Feb 28 (Sat)
6:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Bronze
LG7 vs LG8 * %
RDP * %
Feb 28 (Sat)
8:00 PM MST
@ Red Deer Polytechnic
Gold
WG7 vs WG8 * %
RDP * %
* Conference
% Postseason

Championship Info

The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings are set to Host 2026 ACAC Men's Volleyball Championships
February 25-27, 2026

It’s official, the 2026 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championships are coming to Red Deer!

Red Deer Polytechnic is proud to host this year’s top ACAC men’s volleyball programs for a weekend of intense, high-level competition. With a rich volleyball tradition and a passionate home crowd, the Kings are ready to deliver a championship atmosphere worthy of the occasion.

This year’s championship is even more meaningful, with the 2026 CCAA Men’s Volleyball National Championship taking place just two weeks later, March 11–14, in Edmonton, hosted by the NAIT Ooks. Two ACAC teams will be aiming to punch their ticket to nationals and represent Alberta on home soil.

Follow @ACAC_sport and @rdp_athletics for updates.

#ACACsport | #ACACvb26

Championship Tournament Schedule

Wednesday, February 25

  • Session 1:
    • 1:00 PM Match 1 - N2 vs S3
    • 3:00 PM Match 2 - S1 vs N4
  • Session 2:
    • 6:00 PM Match 3 - S2 vs N3
    • 8:00 PM Match 4 - N1 vs S4*

*Host, Red Deer Polytechnic reserves the right to play the 8:00 PM game on Wednesday, February 25.  Thursday's tournament draw will adjust accordingly to allow RDP the main event game.

Thursday, February 26

  • Session 3:
    • 1:00 PM Match 5 - loser Match 1 vs loser Match 2
    • 3:00 PM Match 6 - loser Match 3 vs Match 4
  • Session 4:
    • 6:00 PM Match 7 - winner of Match 1 vs winner of Match 2
    • 8:00 PM Match 8 - winner of Match 3 vs winner of Match 4

Friday, February 27

  • Session 5:
    • 1:00 PM - 5th/6th place match - winner of Match 5 vs winner of Match 6
    • 3:00 PM - Bronze Medal Match - loser of Match 7 vs loser of Match 8
  • Session 6:
    • 5:30 PM - Gold Medal Match - winner of Match 7 vs winner of Match 8

Admission

Admission is only available at the main entrance of the Gary W. Harris gymnasium. Debit / Credit will be accepted

$40.00 Tournament Pass
$15.00 Adult Day Pass
Free RDP Students (with valid student ID)
Free Children under 12

ACACTV - Live Stream

Social Media

Results will be updated throughout the event on Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Instagram account (@rdp_athletics) and the ACAC conference Instagram accounts (@ACAC_Sport)

Photos

Photographers will be on-site to take pictures of the event and capture the teams in action. Photos on the Red Deer Athletics Flickr page will be available during the event (RDPAthletics).

Championship Hotel

TBA

Banquet & Awards

Venue: TBA
Date: TBA
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM; the Program starts at 6 PM
Dress: Business casual

All-Conference, Rookies of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Players of the Year awards will be presented at this event.

Host Organizing Committee

Manager of Athletics & Student Life Randy Stewart randy.stewart@rdpolytech.ca  
Athletics Administrative Assistant Olivia Davidson olivia.davidson@rdpolytech.ca  
Athletics Administrative Coordinator Angela Spicer angela.spicer@rdpolytech.ca   
Events & Community Engagement Coordinator Hayley Helland hayley.helland@rdpolytech.ca     
Athletic Therapist Morgan Walper morgan.walper@rdpolytech.ca 
Head Coach Aaron Schulha aaron.schulha@rdpolytech.ca 
Volleyball Convenor Leigh Goldie leighgoldie11@gmail.com