Nebraska volleyball to compete in inaugural event at AT&T Stadium

TL;DR

Nebraska volleyball will compete in the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium on August 27, 2026. This event is historic as the first women's college sporting event at the venue, featuring a $1 million prize pool.

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Nebraska volleyball competes in Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium
First women's college sporting event at AT&T Stadium
Event features a $1 million prize pool
Three-hour exhibition with semifinal and championship matches
Event scheduled for August 27, 2026

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Nebraska volleyball is competing in another major event to start the 2026 season. The Huskers will travel down to Arlington, Texas, for the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

The event marks a historic milestone as the first women’s college sporting event to be staged at AT&T Stadium, and one of the first women’s sporting events of any kind to take place in an NFL venue. The stadium holds a capacity of up to 100,000, potentially setting the stage for the largest attendance for a volleyball match in history.

The three-hour exhibition event will air live on a major national network and will feature a $1 million prize pool, the largest ever awarded in women’s college sports. The event comprises of two semifinal matchups followed by a championship final; all played in a best-of-three set structure.

This is the second major showcase Nebraska earned a spot in, with the team facing Missouri in the Big Ten/SEC Challenge at Wrigley Field in early September. The Huskers face off against Florida in the Spikes Under the Lights semifinal, then SMU or Penn State in the championship if they advance. The event is set for 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, Aug. 27.

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Q&A

What is the Spikes Under the Lights event?

The Spikes Under the Lights is an exhibition volleyball event featuring two semifinal matchups and a championship final, with a total prize pool of $1 million.

When and where will Nebraska volleyball compete in this event?

Nebraska volleyball will compete on August 27, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

What teams will Nebraska face in the Spikes Under the Lights?

Nebraska will face Florida in the semifinal, and if they advance, they could play against SMU or Penn State in the championship.