2026 UNI volleyball: Know Before You Go

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI volleyball's 2026 home schedule begins on Friday, Sept. 18 as the Panthers host Wichita State in the first of back-to-back home matches inside the McLeod Center! Before making the trip to Cedar Falls, here are a few key items for fans to know for their game day experience!

TICKET OFFICE
The UNI Ticket Office will call and ticket sales windows at Panther Plaza, located in the lower Hall of Fame Connector, will open two hours prior to first serve on game day. The south McLeod Center Ticket Office, along with arena doors, open 60 minutes prior to the match. Beat the line and purchase your tickets online in advance HERE.

Please contact the UNI Ticket Office at 319-273-4849 or tickets@uni.edu with any questions.

STUDENT TICKET CLAIMS
UNI students will once again be able to attend all Panther home games for free during the 2026 season. Students will be asked to secure their free ticket through UNITIX prior to arriving at the UNI-Dome by following these steps:

Visit the UNI Panthers App or UNITIX website at unitix.evenue.net
Click "Student Login With CatID" on the top bar of options
Select the "Student Login With CatID" and enter your CatID
Click on "Athletics"
Select the sport and game(s) you would like to attend
Click "Add To Card," then "Checkout"
Scroll down and click "Place My Order)
All student tickets will be emailed out and will be available on mobile devices.

For any questions regarding student tickets, please contact the UNI Ticket Office at 319-273-48949 or at tickets@uni.edu.

EVER LOYAL CLUB
Digital Ever Loyal Club hospitality and parking passes are now available through your Paciolan account accessible through the UNI Panther Athletics app or your internet browser. Those that requested printed tickets and hospitality passes should have already received these as well. Please note that hospitality passes have been printed on gold Ever Loyal Club ticket stock this year to clearly differentiate them from your game tickets. Fall benefit packages should have also arrived and included your printed parking passes for those that made a special request.

Pre-match hospitality will be available for Ever Loyal Club members (Coaches level and above) during the Nov. 6 match against Belmont. The space will be open from pregame until first serve.

GOING DIGITAL (PROGRAMS & TICKETS)
Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, UNI will be going digital with game day programs. Fans will be able to scan QR codes located around the concourse to access programs for football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball and wrestling. Digital programs can also be found HERE.

The UNI Athletic Department performed a key update to its official mobile app ("UNI Panther Athletics") ahead of the 2026-27 athletic seasons, allowing fans to purchase tickets and manage their ticket accounts directly through the app.

This new capability will allow fans to seamlessly access their digital tickets, parking passes, Ever Loyal Club passes, and more creating a one-stop shop for all gameday needs.

Tickets will continue to be sold through the UNI Ticket Office online, as well as by phone at 319-273-4849. For any questions regarding the new ticketing integration with the mobile app, please contact the UNI Ticket Office.

The UNI Panther Athletics mobile app is available for download through the Apple App Store for iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices, as well as the Google Play store for Android devices. If you have already downloaded the UNI Panther Athletics mobile app, please visit the app store today to update the app.

PARKING
Ever Loyal Club parking is located just west of the McLeod Center for Purple-level members and above with the appropriate parking pass. Additional free parking is available in the lots located south and southwest of the McLeod Center, west of the UNI-Dome, and north and east of the Wellness-Recreation Center. Click HERE for additional parking information and a parking map.

GAME DAY POLICIES
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with UNI's updated McLeod Center game day policies. The safety and enjoyment of all fans in attendance remains our top priority.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Heading to Cedar Falls for game day? Here's what to know about construction in the area:

Highway 20/Hudson Road interchange

The Iowa DOT is continuing its reconstruction of Highway 20 in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. View this area on Google Maps.
Drivers coming from the east, including Dubuque and Cedar Rapids: Beginning Saturday, August 15, use Exit 225 to access Cedar Falls and the UNI campus area via Highway 58. Exit 224 at Hudson Road is currently closed to westbound traffic.
Drivers coming from the west, including Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Omaha and Sioux City: Exit 224 at Hudson Road remains open and can be used to approach campus.

All impacted locations are subject to change based on anticipated completion dates and other factors.

CLEAR BAGS
UNI Athletics implements a clear bag policy for spectators for ticketed home events, as well as non-athletic events held inside the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center.

Clear bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed a 12 x 6 x 12 inch size will be permitted, as well as one-gallon, resealable, clear plastic storage bags. Small bags that are not clear but do not exceed a size 4.5 x 6.5 inches will also be allowed. UNI branded clear bags can be purchased at the UNI Bookstore.

Prohibited bags include purses, backpacks, printed pattern plastic bags, tinted plastic bags, duffle bags, fanny packs, reusable grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, large totes and cases (for camera, binoculars, etc.). An exception may be made for some prohibited items for medical necessity after proper inspection at the gate.

Additional information for fans about game day policies and procedures can be found online HERE.

CASHLESS GAME DAY
The UNI Athletic Department began implementing a cashless game day policy in 2025 for all home athletics contests, as well as other sporting and non-athletic events held inside the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center.

All purchases at McLeod Center and UNI-Dome food and beverage locations will be cashless, as will retail vendors in the venues, including the UNI Bookstore. Events that require paid parking will also be cashless. Fans must still carry either photo or mobile identification for in-venue alcohol sales.

The UNI Ticket Office will also be switching to cashless payment for purchases, while the Ever Loyal Club parking and hospitality passes will be shifted to a mobile format as well. Those needing special accommodations can reach out to the Ever Loyal Club Office.

Fans can learn more about UNI's existing game day policies HERE.

PANTHER PROMOTIONS
Introducing "Panther Promotions" the number one spot to find out what promotions, themes and give-a-ways are happening at UNI Athletics events!

Notable promotions this volleyball season include giveaways for mini replica championship banners, drink mugs, sherpa hats and a special Bobbi Petersen "Bobbi-Head." Special ticket offers will include free admission to the Sept. 26 and Nov. 7 home matches with a UNI football ticket, free admission with a non-perishable food item donation ($5 of value or more) on Sept. 19, and senior citizen discounts on Nov. 7.

Click HERE for all UNI promotions all season long.

UNI volleyball action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Volleyball), X (@UNIVolleyball) and on Instagram (@univolleyball). The full 2026 schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.

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