Mitchell, SD is excited to welcome (14) high school volleyball teams from across South Dakota and Nebraska on September 18-19, 2026.
The tournament format is Round Robin style of play with two pools. We will be playing best of 3 and rally scoring to 25 for the first 2 games and if it goes into the 3rd game, we will play to 25. At the end of pool play we will be cross bracketing the top two teams in each pool.
Awards: We will be giving team awards for 1st through 4th place. There will be championship Long Sleeve Hoodies for a 16-team roster, 2 coaches and 1 manager. The championship team will be awarded two (2) all tournament selections. There will also be awards for Most Valuable Player, Outstanding Setter, Best Defensive Player, and Team Sportsmanship. All-tournament team will consist of 15 all-tournament players. Each coach will select (1) player for the All-tournament team from their own team except for the championship team who will select (2) players.
Thank you to the Dakota Oyate Challenge Volleyball 2026 meal sponsors / vendors / contributors!
Mitchell Sports & Events Authority
Arby’s – 1500 S Burr Street, Mitchell, SD
Jimmy John’s – 1610 S Burr Street Ste A, Mitchell, SD
The World’s Only Corn Palace – 604 N Main Street, Mitchell, SD
Sun Gold Sports – 714 E Kay Avenue, Mitchell, SD
McLeod’s Printing & Office Supply – 1011 S Edgerton St, Mitchell, SD