KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO THE RUDY’S REAL TEXAS BAR-B-Q STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Official Championship Name:

2026 Rudy’s “Real Texas” Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Championships

Tickets:

Tickets for all rounds can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO CASH SALES).

                 https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA

 

Day Pass:  $17.00* (allows re-entry privileges)

Adults: $12.00*

Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $8.00*

  *Ticket prices include transaction fees

Championship Locations:

Rio Rancho Events Center, Rio Rancho High School, Cleveland High School, and Bernalillo High School

Championship Dates:

            Preliminary Rounds (modified double elimination tournament) – November 12-14, 2026

            Finals – November 14, 2026

Live Video Stream:

            Championships and other select matches – www.nfhsnetwork.com

Championship Brackets/Results:

            Brackets and Results will be updated at www.nmact.org.

Additional Information for Spectators:

• Tickets for all rounds/sites will be available online only
• Concession stands will be available at all sites
• The NMAA’s state championship souvenir vendor Northwest Designs Ink will be on site, but merchandise is also available online (https://online-apparel.com/s/nmaa-store/)
• Please remember that the Rio Rancho Event Center IS NOT allowing metal drink containers: this applies to participants and spectators

Screening: This venue requires screening for everyone entering the facility during event preparations and the event.  This includes teams/performers, media and ticket holders. Search detail may include metal detection, hand-held wand screening and/or bag search.  Screening is voluntary, however, failure to allow screening will result in denial of entry.

Bag Policy & Prohibited Items: Clear bags, diaper and medical bags of any size are approved.  All other bags must be no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. Backpacks, computer bags and oversized bags are NOT allowed.  All bags are subject to search.

PROHIBITED ITEMS include, but are not limited to, weapons (including mace, pocket knives, and anything that can be used as a weapon), outside food and beverage, outside alcohol, personal & professional cameras, video cameras or recording devices, computers/tablets, and laser pointers. For a full list of prohibited items and arena policies, please visit the Arena Policies page of the RREC website https://www.rioranchoeventscenter.com/plan-your-visit/arena-policies/

*Media members are allowed their professional work items

Rio Rancho Events Center is a cashless venue.

Parking is free at the Rio Rancho Events Center.

Location & Directions: The Rio Rancho Events Center is located at 3001 Civic Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144.  The nearest intersection is Paseo del Volcan & Unser in Rio Rancho.

Direct Routes include:

 I-40 West to Unser North,

Paseo del Norte West to Unser North,

I-25 North to US-550 West to Paseo del Volcan West

*Save time by using King or Arena off Unser to access the venue.

 

Fan Expectations: Fans are expected to adhere to the NMAA’s Compete with Class Sportsmanship Initiative. Derogatory cheers, foul language, and hateful comments are not permitted. Tournament managers and event personnel have the authority to remove individuals for inappropriate behavior or comments.

Streaming of this event from your phone or personal device is strictly prohibited.