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Florida volleyball to participate in Spikes Under the Lights showcase
TL;DR
Florida volleyball will compete in the Spikes Under the Lights showcase on August 27 at AT&T Stadium in Texas, alongside Nebraska, Penn State, and SMU. The event features a $1 million prize pool distributed as NIL payments to athletes.
Key points
- Florida volleyball will compete in Spikes Under the Lights showcase
- Event features a $1 million prize pool for athletes
- Showcase held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
- Competition format is best-of-three sets
- Broadcast will air on a major network
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Florida volleyball to participate in Spikes Under the Lights showcase
Florida, Nebraska, Penn State and SMU will compete in a nationally televised volleyball exhibition at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 27.
"Spikes Under the Lights" is a first-of-its-kind showcase with a $1 million prize pool. Schools will distribute the money to their athletes as NIL payments, according to The Athletic.
Over three hours, the four teams will compete in a bracket-style competition in a best-of-three set format. AT&T Stadium holds up to 100,000 people, and the broadcast will air on a major network.
"What a great moment and event to showcase our sport," head coach Ryan Theis said. "Year after year, volleyball continues to see growth in attendance, premier events, TV audiences and mainstream network airtime. To be invited to compete on the biggest stage, in front of an audience that the sport deserves, is an honor for our program and players."
A secondary storyline is the potential matchup between Florida and Penn State, which would pit Nittany Lions opposite hitter Kennedy Martin against her former club. She was an All-America First Team selection last season.
Ticket pre-sales on SeatGeek began on May 7, with the public on-sale beginning May 8.
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Q&A
What is the Spikes Under the Lights showcase?
The Spikes Under the Lights showcase is a volleyball exhibition featuring four teams competing for a $1 million prize pool, held at AT&T Stadium.
When and where is the Florida volleyball showcase taking place?
The showcase will take place on August 27 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Which teams are participating in the Spikes Under the Lights event?
The participating teams are Florida, Nebraska, Penn State, and SMU.
