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Nebraska volleyball to play UNLV and Texas in Las Vegas showcase
TL;DR
Nebraska volleyball will participate in the inaugural Players Era Volleyball Showcase in Las Vegas, facing UNLV on August 29 and Texas on August 30, 2026. The event marks Nebraska's first matchup against UNLV and a return to competition with Texas after their 2023 NCAA Championship encounter.
Key points
- Nebraska volleyball to play in Players Era Volleyball Showcase
- Event scheduled for August 29-30, 2026, in Las Vegas
- Huskers will face UNLV and Texas
- First matchup against UNLV in volleyball history
- Nebraska last played Texas in 2023 NCAA Championship
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Nebraska volleyball will play in the first-ever Players Era Volleyball Showcase in Las Vegas to open the 2026 regular season. The two-day event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 at T-Mobile Arena.
The Huskers will play UNLV on Aug. 29 and Texas on Aug. 30. TCU is the other team participating in the event.
Nebraska has never played UNLV in volleyball. The Huskers are 33-25 all-time against Texas and haven't played the Longhorns since losing in the 2023 NCAA Championship match.
“Playing in the first volleyball Players Era event is an exciting opportunity for our program," Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly said. "Nebraska wants to be at the forefront of new events and opportunities for our players and our sport. Having the opportunity to face our long-standing rival, Texas, is the icing on the cake. Not only will Vegas be an amazing location to start our season, playing UNLV and Texas will set a tone from the beginning. We want to thank MGM and the Players Era for believing in volleyball and Nebraska to make this event possible.”
Nebraska will play at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 27 in the Spikes Under the Lights exhibition.
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This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska volleyball to play UNLV and Texas in Players Era Showcase
Q&A
When will Nebraska volleyball play UNLV and Texas in Las Vegas?
Nebraska volleyball will play UNLV on August 29 and Texas on August 30, 2026.
What is the Players Era Volleyball Showcase?
The Players Era Volleyball Showcase is a new event featuring top teams, including Nebraska, UNLV, Texas, and TCU, held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
What is Nebraska volleyball's history against Texas?
Nebraska has a 33-25 all-time record against Texas and last faced them in the 2023 NCAA Championship match.
