DeLand, Fla. — Stetson beach volleyball head coach Kristina Hernandez has announced the Hatters' 2026 fall schedule, featuring five tournament opportunities across Florida and Alabama as Stetson begins preparations for the 2027 season.

The Hatters will open the fall slate Oct. 10-11 at the Florida Atlantic Fall Tournament in Boca Raton, Fla. The weekend at the FAU Beach Volleyball Complex will provide Stetson with its first opportunity for competition following the offseason.

Stetson returns home Oct. 16-17 to host the Stetson Fall Tournament at the Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex. The two-day event will give the Hatters a chance to compete in front of the home crowd and continue their fall development.

The Hatters will then travel to Tavares, Fla., for the AVCA East Coast Qualifiers on Oct. 24-25.

Stetson closes the fall portion of its schedule Nov. 6-7 at the North Florida Fall Tournament in Jacksonville, Fla. The same weekend, selected Hatters will compete at the AVCA Pairs National Championship, Nov. 6-8, in Huntsville, Ala.

The fall schedule provides Stetson with competition throughout October and November while giving the Hatters an opportunity to evaluate their roster and prepare for the upcoming spring season.

Stetson enters the fall following another successful 2026 campaign that saw the Hatters capture the ASUN Championship and advance to the NCAA Championship for the fifth time in program history.

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At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.