UO release - The Ducks’ home opener is Sept. 3 against Portland.  EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon volleyball team will play two NCAA Tournament teams and two first-time opponents during its non-conference schedule. The Ducks' season begins Aug. 29-31 at the EVEN Hotel Bobcat Invite in Bozeman, Mont., followed by the team's home opener on Sept. 3 against Portland.  The 2025 season marks the program's first under head coach Trent Kersten.  As part of its non-conference slate, Oregon will play South Dakota and Colorado State, both of which played in last year's NCAA Tournament. The Oregon-Colorado State match will be played Sept. 6 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. The Ducks will play two more in-state matches, closing out the non-conference schedule on the road at Oregon State (Sept. 18) and Portland State (Sept. 19).  Oregon will play South Dakota and Prairie View A&M for the first time in program history.  The Big Ten announced the league schedule in May. The Ducks' 20-match conference schedule begins Sept. 26 at Illinois. Oregon's conference home opener is slated for Oct. 3 against Iowa.  Match times will be announced following the release of the broadcast schedule.  Season tickets for the upcoming 2025 campaign are currently on sale.  2025 Oregon Volleyball | Non-Conference Schedule:  Aug. 29 vs South Dakota; Aug. 30 vs Prairie View A&M; Aug. 31 at Montana State; Sept. 3 vs Portland; Sept. 6 vs Colorado State; Sept. 11 vs San Diego State; Sept. 12 at Long Beach State; Sept. 13 vs UC Riverside; Sept. 18 at Oregon State; Sept. 19 at Portland State.