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NCAA men's volleyball is like no other. Only eight teams make the tournament, so they must be close to perfect during the regular season. With serves at 75 miles an hour, it's as hard as you think. So when the championship rolls around, it's the best of the best going at it.

UCLA and Long Beach State will face off in this year's final. The Bruins ended a 17-year championship drought last year with the program's 20th title. A win over the Beach would give them a repeat title, the sixth straight team to do so.

Last time Long Beach State hosted, it won the championship. The Beach have just three titles, the last two coming in 2018 and 2019. That first title was won against none other than UCLA in a five-set match.

There are few better places to see future Olympians go head-to-head than at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or are have never missed a game, here's how to watch the NCAA men's volleyball championship.

MORE: Watch the NCAA men's volleyball championship on Fubo (free trial)

NCAA men's volleyball championship TV channel, time, live stream

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: Fubo

UCLA vs. Long Beach State will be broadcast on ESPN. Those who prefer streaming can find the championship on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

If the NCAA men's volleyball championship game is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming service from any device, anywhere in the world.

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UCLA vs. Long Beach State volleyball start time

  • Date: Saturday, May 4
  • Time: 5:10 p.m. ET

The NCAA men's volleyball championship will be held Saturday, May. First serve is at 5:10 p.m. ET from Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California.

NCAA men's volleyball tournament bracket 2024

Tuesday, April 30: First round

Results
(1) UCLA 3, (8) Fort Valley State 0
(4) UC Irvine 3, (5) Penn State 0
(3) Grand Canyon 3, (6) Ohio State
(2) Long Beach State 3, (7) Belmont Abbey 0

Thursday, May 2: Semifinals

Results
(1) UCLA 3, (4) UC Irvine 2
(2) Long Beach State 3, (3) Grand Canyon 2

Saturday, May 4: National championship

Matchup
(1) UCLA vs. (2) Long Beach State

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Emily Dozier is a live events and lifestyle writer at The Sporting News, covering everything from sporting events and music festivals to broadway shows and stand-up comedy. Based out of New York, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. When not covering the SN tickets beat, Emily enjoys playing volleyball and cooking. Prior to joining The Sporting News in 2023, Emily covered the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the Associated Press.