The 2025 NCAA DIII Men’s Volleyball Championship is officially underway, bringing together 19 top programs from across the country. The bracket features 14 automatic qualifiers who secured their spots by winning their respective conferences, along with five at-large selections chosen by the NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball Committee.
The tournament action kicks off Thursday, April 17 with the opening round, and will culminate on Sunday, April 27 at the Cregger Center in Salem, Virginia, where the national champion will be crowned.
Each round will be played at campus sites, leading up to the championship weekend. Fans can follow along with every set and score via live streaming coverage on NCAA.com.
2025 DIII Men’s Volleyball Championship Bracket-
DIII Men’s Volleyball Championship Schedule 2025:
*All times listed in Eastern Time
- Quarterfinals | Saturday, April 19
- NYU vs. Cal Lutheran, 6:30 p.m.
- Nichols vs. Juniata, 6:30 p.m.
- Southern Va. vs. Messiah, 6:30 p.m.
- Springfield vs. Carthage, 7:30 p.m.
- Semifinals | Friday, April 25
- National championship | Sunday, April 27
DIII Men’s Volleyball Championship History 2025:
The NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball Championship has grown steadily in both competition and prestige since its inception. In 2024, Cal Lutheran made headlines by capturing its first-ever national title — and did so in its tournament debut, a rare feat that instantly placed the program in the national spotlight.
However, when it comes to sustained dominance, Springfield College remains the gold standard in DIII men’s volleyball. The Pride boast a record five national championships, including a remarkable run of success that saw them win five of the first seven titles after the championship was established.
Since the tournament began, the field has become increasingly competitive, with more programs stepping up to challenge perennial powerhouses. The list of past champions reflects a mix of dynasties and breakthrough seasons, showcasing the evolving landscape of DIII volleyball.
Here’s a year-by-year look at every champion in NCAA Division III men’s volleyball history:
| Year | Champion (Record) | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cal Lutheran (26-5) | Kevin Judd | 3-0 | Vassar | Dubuque, IA |
| 2023 | Stevens Institute (35-3) | Dan Buehring | 3-1 | North Central (IL) | Owings Mills, Md. |
| 2022 | Carthage (24-3) | JW Kieckhefer | 3-1 | Springfield | Kenosha, Wisc. |
| 2021 | Carthage (23-0) | JW Kieckhefer | 3-2 | Benedictine (IL) | Salem, Va. |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | SUNY New Paltz (28-7) | Radu Petrus | 3-1 | UC Santa Cruz | Union, NJ |
| 2018 | Springfield (31-2) | Charlie Sullivan | 3-0 | Stevens Institute | Kenosha, Wisc. |
| 2017 | Springfield (28-2) | Charlie Sullivan | 3-1 | SUNY New Paltz | Springfield, Mass. |
| 2016 | SUNY New Paltz (33-2) | Radu Petrus | 3-1 | Springfield | Rochester, N.Y. |
| 2015 | Stevens Institute (31-4) | Patrick Dorywalski | 3-0 | Springfield | Hoboken, N.J. |
| 2014 | Springfield (27-7) | Charlie Sullivan | 3-0 | Juniata | Huntingdon, Pa. |
| 2013 | Springfield (32-3) | Charlie Sullivan | 3-0 | Nazareth | Rochester, N.Y. |
| 2012 | Springfield (33-5) | Charlie Sullivan | 3-0 | Carthage | Springfield, Mass. |
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