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Social media reacts to Nebraska volleyball playing in $1 million event
TL;DR
Nebraska volleyball will compete in the inaugural 'Spikes Under the Lights' exhibition on August 27 at AT&T Stadium, alongside Florida, Penn State, and SMU, for a $1 million prize pool. This event marks a historic moment as the first women's college sporting event held at an NFL venue.
Key points
- Nebraska volleyball will compete in a $1 million exhibition event
- Event takes place at AT&T Stadium on August 27
- Participating teams include Florida, Penn State, and SMU
- Matches will follow a best-of-three sets format
- First women's college sporting event at an NFL venue
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Nebraska volleyball will take part in the "Spikes Under the Lights" exhibition on August 28 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The inaugural event will bringthe Nebraska Cornhuskers, Florida Gators,Penn State Nittany Lions,and SMU Mustangs together for a showcase. Each team will compete for a $1 million prize pool. There will be two semifinal matches, with the winners meeting in the championship. All matches will be played in a best-of-three sets format. The three-hour exhibition event will air live at 7 p.m. CT on a major broadcast network to be determined. This will be 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 at an NFL venue. This should be a fun showcase. The Huskers look to field a strong team once again, and their opponents are not lacking in terms of talent either.
Announcement
Something B1G is coming to Arlington. ⭐️
The Huskers will join three other elite programs in the “Super Bowl of Volleyball” at AT&T Stadium for @spikeslights!
Public tickets go on-sale May 8th! #GBRpic.twitter.com/fYiqPEWICG
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) May 5, 2026
Breaking
NCAA women's volleyball hits for the Inaugural Spikes Under the Lights.
Q&A
What teams are participating in the Spikes Under the Lights event?
The participating teams are Nebraska, Florida, Penn State, and SMU.
When is the Spikes Under the Lights volleyball event scheduled?
The event is scheduled for August 27 at AT&T Stadium.
What is the format of the matches in the Spikes Under the Lights exhibition?
The matches will be played in a best-of-three sets format, featuring two semifinal matches followed by a championship final.
How much is the total prize pool for the Spikes Under the Lights event?
The total prize pool for the event is $1 million.
