Nebraska Volleyball to Play Match at Iconic Wrigley Field

The Huskers will face off against a SEC opponent as part of the Big Ten/SEC Challenge Week.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:51am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a volleyball match at Wrigley Field, with the stadium's architecture and players' movements fractured into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant color.Nebraska volleyball's historic match at iconic Wrigley Field will showcase the sport's growing national profile.Chicago Today

The Nebraska volleyball team is set to play an outdoor match at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, as part of the Big Ten/SEC Challenge Week. This will mark the latest high-profile outdoor match for the Huskers, who have previously played in unique venues.

Why it matters

Hosting a volleyball match at the iconic Wrigley Field, one of the most famous sports stadiums in the country, is a major event that will showcase Nebraska volleyball on a national stage and continue to raise the profile of the sport.

The details

The Huskers will play a former Big Ten and current SEC opponent as part of the Big Ten/SEC Challenge Week, which brings together the top women's volleyball programs from the two conferences. The match at Wrigley Field will be one of the marquee events of the challenge week.

  • The match is scheduled for September 6-7, 2026.

The players

Nebraska Volleyball

The women's volleyball team from the University of Nebraska, a perennial powerhouse program in the Big Ten Conference.

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What’s next

Ticket sales and promotional details for the Wrigley Field match will be announced in the coming months as the event approaches.

The takeaway

Nebraska volleyball continues to push the boundaries of the sport, bringing their elite program to unique and high-profile venues like Wrigley Field to showcase the talent and excitement of women's volleyball to a national audience.