Celebrate the end of the running season with a fun and festive race along Milwaukee’s lakefront. The Lakefront Discovery Run offers a 15k, 5k, and a free kids run, complete with candy stations and costume contests. Expect a lively atmosphere with spooky music and post-race snacks. Costumes are encouraged, and everyone gets a free beer, making it a perfect way to enjoy the Halloween spirit.

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AVCA First Serve is set to be a thrilling start to the collegiate volleyball season, bringing together some of the best teams in the nation. Over four days, Fiserv Forum will host intense matches featuring 2025 NCAA Championship semifinalists and other top contenders. It's a unique opportunity to see high-level volleyball in a vibrant setting.

Beyond the court, the event promises a festive atmosphere with the AVCA First Serve Block Party. Expect live entertainment, interactive activities, and special guest appearances, making it more than just a sports event. Whether you're a die-hard volleyball fan or just looking for a fun outing, this event offers something special.

💡 For Transit & bike

The last bus from Fiserv Forum area departs at 11:30 PM. If you're attending the late matches, plan your exit accordingly or consider alternative transport.

From the organizer

MILWAUKEE (April 7, 2026) – The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) single-session tickets will go on sale for the 2026 AVCA First Serve event on Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. CT at www.FiservForum.com. The marquee collegiate volleyball event, taking place Aug. 21-24, will tip off the new women’s season in style with four days of doubleheaders at Fiserv Forum. The 2026 AVCA First Serve event includes all four of the 2025 NCAA Championship semifinalists—national champion Texas A&M, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin—as well as Arizona State, Louisville, Marquette, SMU, Texas, and Xavier. The April 17 public on-sale allows fans to purchase single-session tickets for each of the four days of the 2026 AVCA First Serve event. Presales will take place on April 15 for those who have already purchased three-day packages, as well as on April 16 for participating teams, previous event attendees, AVCA members and insiders and Badger Region members. The full event schedule and match times are below. Friday, Aug. 21 5 p.m. CT: Texas A&M vs. Louisville 8 p.m. CT: Wisconsin vs. Kentucky Saturday, Aug. 22 3 p.m. CT: Wisconsin vs. Louisville 6 p.m. CT: Texas vs. Arizona State Sunday, Aug. 23 12 p.m. CT: Texas A&M vs. SMU 3 p.m. CT: Pittsburgh vs. Kentucky Monday, Aug. 24 4 p.m. CT: Pittsburgh vs. Xavier 6 p.m. CT: Texas vs. Marquette In addition to the action on the court, fans can enjoy the 2026 AVCA First Serve Block Party around Fiserv Forum leading up to and during the event. The Block Party will include live entertainment, interactive activities and special guest appearances. Other updates on the event can be found at the 2026 AVCA First Serve page. Sign up on the event page to become an AVCA Insider to stay current with the latest announcements.

— American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)

Source: fiservforum.com/events/detail/avca-2026 ↗

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