HACKENSACK, N.J.- The FDU Knights are ready to make their return for the 2026 season, the program's fifth campaign after debuting in 2022. The Knights are coming off a playoff berth last year, as they chase the program's first NEC title. 

"This season is probably the one I am most excited for. We have a mix of youth and experience that are as hungry as any group I have been around," head coach Karl France said. "Our schedule features contenders from the EIVA, and we get to welcome new NEC members UMES and Manhattan to college volleyball. Our goals are high and we have a good chance to achieve them all." 

The season begins with three road games, the first coming at NYU on Jan. 13. The Knights make their return to the Bogota Savings Bank Center on January 16 versus Missouri S&T.  

FDU begins a home stand on Jan. 24 against Roosevelt. This marks the first meeting between the Knights and Lakers. The next four games for the Knights will also be at home, with the final contest in the stint on Feb. 7 vs AIC. 

NEC play opens for the Knights on March 6, when they play host to Manhattan, a new member of the NEC this season. 

To conclude the season, the Knights travel to SFU, as they play two road contests at the Red Flash on April 17-18.