CALGARY, ALTA. - The Cougars return to the court again in mid-October to start off the 2024-25 season. This season looks a little different as the men will start their season off alone on October 17th as they take on Thompson Rivers University. The women will start their season the following week as both teams take on the University of Saskatchewan.
 
Last season was a year of retooling for the men's volleyball team as they missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-18 season. After graduating 7 players the year prior, the team had one of the youngest rosters in all of U SPORTS. Although the team didn't make playoffs, this past season the team got stronger and bigger as players touched the floor for big minutes for the first time in their tenure. Head coach Shawn Sky looks to turn this team back around as he has many times in his career as they open up the season at 8 PM on October 17th against the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack.
 
Year one for Rhonda Schmuland was a great success after taking over the Cougars women's volleyball team. In her first season, she brought the Cougars back to the playoffs after missing the year prior. Going into this season, the Cougars will need to stay hungry to make a return to the U SPORTS National Championship. Their home opener will take place on October 24 at 6 PM MT.
 
Their senior night will take place on February 7, 2026 in a Crowchild Classic matchup against the University of Calgary.
 
For fans looking to enjoy MRU live-streamed games, passes for Canada West TV will go on sale in August.
 
Men's and Women's Volleyball Schedule
 

Day	Date	Women	Men	Opponent	Home
Friday	October 17, 2025	XXXXX	6:00 PM	TRU	MRU
Saturday	October 18, 2025	XXXXX	5:00 PM	TRU	MRU
Friday	October 24, 2025	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	Saskatchewan	MRU
Saturday	October 25, 2025	7:00 PM	5:00 PM	Saskatchewan	MRU
Friday	October 31, 2025	4:00 PM	6:45 PM	MRU	Brandon
Saturday	November 1, 2025	5:00 PM	5:45 PM	MRU	Brandon
Friday	November 14, 2025	5:00 PM	6:30 PM	MRU	MacEwan
Saturday	November 15, 2025	3:00 PM	4:30 PM	MRU	MacEwan
Friday	November 21, 2025	8:00 PM	6:00 PM	MRU	Alberta
Saturday	November 22, 2025	7:00 PM	5:00 PM	MRU	Alberta
Friday	November 28, 2025	6:00 PM	XXXXX	Regina	MRU
Saturday	November 29, 2025	4:00 PM	XXXXX	Regina	MRU
Friday	January 9, 2026	6:45 PM	5:00 PM	MRU	Manitoba
Saturday	January 10, 2026	4:45 PM	3:00 PM	MRU	Manitoba
Friday	January 16, 2026	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	Winnipeg	MRU
Saturday	January 17, 2026	7:00 PM	5:00 PM	Winnipeg	MRU
Friday	January 30, 2026	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	UBCO	MRU
Saturday	January 31, 2026	7:00 PM	5:00 PM	UBCO	MRU
Friday	February 6, 2026	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	Calgary	MRU
Saturday	February 7, 2026	7:00 PM	5:00 PM	Calgary	MRU
Friday	February 13, 2026	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	MRU	TWU
Saturday	February 14, 2026	4:00 PM	6:00 PM	MRU	TWU