BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference will relaunch the SEC Volleyball Championship beginning in 2025 and has signed a three-year agreement to host the event at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Ga.
“With the restoration of the SEC Volleyball Tournament, we will now host a championship event in every Conference sport, providing our programs additional competitive opportunities as they prepare for NCAA postseason competition,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “We look forward to providing a memorable experience for SEC student-athletes, coaches and fans as we make Savannah home to the SEC Volleyball Tournament for the next three years.”
The 2025 SEC Volleyball Championship is slated to take place on November 21-25, 2025 at Enmarket Arena. In addition, upcoming tournaments at the venue are scheduled for November 20-24, 2026 and November 19-23, 2027.
The SEC Volleyball Championship previously took place from 1979 to 2005. The tournament was held on campus sites from 1979-1987 and 1994-2005, while the event took place at neutral locations from 1988-1993. Earlier tournament champions include Florida (12 titles), Kentucky (5 titles), LSU and Tennessee (4 titles each), and Arkansas and Georgia (1 title each).
Enmarket Arena, which is a part of the Oak View Group (OVG), is a multi-purpose complex in Savannah. It opened in February 2022 with a 9,500 seat arena, including 12 luxury suites, five lodge boxes and one party suite. Enmarket Arena is home to the Savannah Ghost Pirates of the East Coast Hockey League.
“We at OVG are thrilled to host the SEC Volleyball Tournament at Enmarket Arena and we thank the SEC for choosing us as the site of the Championship these next few years,” Monty Jones Jr., General Manager of Enmarket Arena, said. “Hosting such a prestigious conference like the SEC, along with this exciting tournament, will not only be a showcase of elite athleticism, but also be a milestone for the city. Our partnership with Visit Savannah and the Savannah Sports Council underscores our commitment to bringing high-caliber sports to Savannah and will help elevate Savannah’s status as a premier destination for major sports and entertainment.”
The Savannah Convention Center will serve as the official practice facility for the SEC Volleyball Tournament.
“The Savannah Convention Center is proud to be the official practice facility for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 SEC Volleyball Tournaments,” said Kelvin Moore Senior Vice…