A few days after Chicago hosted Big Ten Football Media Days, volleyball players and coaches from across the conference will descend upon the Windy City to take center stage. Purdue and the other 17 league programs will be taking part in Big Ten Volleyball Media Day on Monday.In previous years, this has been a two-day event. This year, however, the Big Ten is condenscing everything into one long, volleyball-filled day. Purdue will take the stage early, though, talking about the upcoming season.Here's all the information you need to catch the Boilermakers in Chicago for Big Ten Media Day.Purdue at Media DayPurdue Redshirt Sophomore Grace Heaney (14) and Purdue Junior Dior Charles (9) watch as the ball hits the net. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectWhat: 2026 Big Ten Volleyball Media DayWhen: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026Where: Big Ten Network studios in Chicago, Ill.Who: Dave Shondell (head coach), Dior Charles (middle blocker), Grace Heaney (opposite hitter)Time: Purdue will be on stage from 10:57-11:17 a.m. ETTV: Big Ten NetworkOther opportunities to catch the BoilersPurdue head coach Dave Shondell directs his team. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectIn addition to Purdue's main segment at Big Ten Volleyball Media Days, there will be two other ways to catch the Boilermakers. They will be on SiriusXM from 11:47 a.m. ET through 12:07 p.m. ET and will have their studio segment at Big Ten Network beginning at 1:27 p.m. ET.Shondell, Charles and Heaney will all be answering questions, talking about the upcoming season and plenty more throughout the day. It's a great preview for the 2026 campaign, which begins later this month.Full Big Ten Media Day scheduleNebraska Cornhuskers head coach Dani Busboom Kelly. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectLast week, the Big Ten released the complete schedule for Media Day. Here's the rundown, if you're interested in catching other teams at the podium on Monday (all times ET).Session 110:07-10:27 — Wisconsin Badgers10:32-10:52 — Michigan State Spartans10:57-11:17 — Purdue Boilermakers11:22-11:42 — Iowa Hawkeyes11:47-12:07 — Michigan Wolverines12:12-12:32 — Northwestern Wildcats12:37-12:57 — Indiana Hoosiers1:02-1:22 — Ohio State Buckeyes1:27-1:47 — Illinois Fighting IlliniSession 23:00-3:20 — Penn State Nittany Lions3:25-3:45 — Oregon Ducks3:50-4:10 — Maryland Terrapins4:15-4:35 — UCLA Bruins4:40-5:00 — USC Trojans5:05-5:25 — Washington Huskies5:30-5:50 — Minnesota Golden Gophers5:55-6:15 — Nebraska Cornhuskers6:20-6:40 — Rutgers Scarlet KnightsPurdue in the preseason pollPurdue Boilermakers outside hitter Kenna Wollard (4) high-fives defensive specialist Ryan McAleer (3). | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe Big Ten released its preseason poll and preseason All-Big Ten selections for the 2026 season. The Boilermakers were projected to finish fourth this season, behind Nebraska (No. 1), Wisconsin (No. 2) and Penn State (No. 3).Additionally, three Boilermakers were selected to the All-Big Ten team, as well as named to the AVCA Preseason National Player of the Year Watch List. Outside hitter Kenna Wollard, setter Taylor Anderson and opposite hitter Grace Heaney all received those preseason honors.Get top Boilermakers stories, expert analysis, and can't-miss moments straight to your inbox for free by signing up for the Purdue Boilermakers on SI newsletter!Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow