University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
2026 Ragin' Cajuns Classic
Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19, 2026
2026 Ragin' Cajuns Classic
Host: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
MATCH SCHEDULE
| Thursday, Sept. 17 | Time (CDT) | Teams | TV | Streaming | Live Stats |
| Match 1 | 6:00 p.m. | Louisiana vs. Mississippi State | Live Stats | |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | Time (CDT) | Teams | TV | Streaming | Live Stats |
| Match 2 | 11:00 a.m. | UT Arlington vs. Jackson State | Live Stats | |
| Match 3 | 2:30 p.m. | Jackson State vs. Mississippi State | Live Stats | |
| Match 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Louisiana vs. UT Arlington | Live Stats | |
| Saturday, Sept. 19 | Time (CDT) | Teams | TV | Streaming | Live Stats |
| Match 5 | 11:00 a.m. | Mississippi State vs. UT Arlington | Live Stats | |
| Match 6 | 2:00 p.m. | Louisiana vs. Jackson State | Live Stats |
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
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| Louisiana | Jackson State | Mississippi State | UT Arlington |
| Sun Belt Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference | Southeastern Conference | United Athletic Conference |
| Website | Website | Website | Website |
| Roster | Roster | Roster | Roster |
| Schedule | Schedule | Schedule | Schedule |
| Season Stats | Season Stats | Season Stats | Season Stats |
| @RaginCajunsVB | @GoJSUTigersVB | @HailStateVB | @UTAMavsVB |
TICKETS
• Admission is FREE for all tournament matches
• Doors open one hour prior to the first match of the day
CLEAR BAG POLICY
The Louisiana Athletics Department's clear bag policy will be in effect for all matches.
For detailed information on what is permitted (and subject to search) and prohibited into Earl K. Long Gym, CLICK HERE.
PARKING
• Use the map above to identify parking areas that are accessible on match day.
• Fans are able ot park, free of charge (first come, first serve), on the first floor of Olivier Parking Tower (lot #16119).
• Additional parking is in the ParkMobile lots noted on the map above.
DIRECTIONS TO EARL K. LONG GYM
• I-10 West (from Baton Rouge/New Orleans): Take Exit 101 and turn left onto University Ave. At the Johnston St. intersection, turn right. At the first traffic light (St. Mary Blvd.), turn left and travel two blocks. Earl K. Long Gym is located on the right at the corner of St. Mary Blvd. and Girard Park Circle.
• I-10 East (from Lake Charles/Houston): Take Exit 101 and turn right onto University Ave. At the Johnston St. intersection, turn right. At the first traffic light (St. Mary Blvd.), turn left and travel two blocks. Earl K. Long Gym is located on the right at the corner of St. Mary Blvd. and Girard Park Circle.
• I-49 South (from Alexandria/Shreveport): Merge onto Interstate 10 using Exit 1B. Travel approximately two miles on I-10 and take Exit 101, then turn left onto University Ave. At the Johnston St. intersection, turn right. At the first traffic light (St. Mary Blvd.), turn left and travel two blocks. Earl K. Long Gym is located on the right at the corner of St. Mary Blvd. and Girard Park Circle.
• Hwy 90 West (from Houma/Thibodaux): Turn left onto Surrey St./University Ave. (near Lafayette Regional Airport). At the McKinley St. intersection, turn left. Travel one block, passing the Student Union and parking tower. Earl K. Long Gym is located on the right at the corner of St. Mary Blvd. and Girard Park Circle.
TOURNAMENT HISTORY
• 2025 Ragin' Cajuns Classic
• 2024 Ragin' Cajuns Classic
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