Wrigley Field to Host Women's College Volleyball Doubleheader

Big Ten and SEC teams to compete at iconic Chicago ballpark in September

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:33pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's volleyball match at Wrigley Field, with the court and players fractured into overlapping planes of bright, vibrant colors.The historic women's volleyball doubleheader at iconic Wrigley Field will showcase the exceptional talent and growing popularity of the sport.Chicago Today

For the first time ever, Chicago's historic Wrigley Field will host a women's college volleyball doubleheader on Sunday, September 6th. The event will feature matchups between Big Ten and SEC conference teams, including Nebraska vs. Missouri and Penn State vs. Kentucky.

Why it matters

This is a landmark event for women's college volleyball, providing a rare opportunity for the sport to be showcased at one of the most iconic sports venues in the United States. The doubleheader will help raise the profile of women's volleyball and expose the high level of competition to a wider audience.

The details

The doubleheader will start at 6pm with Nebraska taking on Missouri, followed by Penn State facing off against Kentucky at 8pm. All 10 Big Ten schools and 16 SEC schools are participating in the first-ever SEC-Big Ten Volleyball Challenge. Tickets for the event will go on sale to the public on April 9th.

  • The doubleheader is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026.
  • The first match will start at 6pm, with the second match following at 8pm.

The players

Tony Petitti

The Big Ten Conference Commissioner, who announced the historic event.

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What they’re saying

“Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week culminating at Wrigley Field brings together the highest level of women's volleyball competition, at one of the most iconic venues in the country. As women's volleyball participation, sponsorship, attendance and viewership continue to grow, we look forward to providing this unique opportunity to showcase the exceptional competition.”

— Tony Petitti, Big Ten Commissioner

What’s next

Tickets for the Wrigley Field women's volleyball doubleheader will go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The takeaway

This historic event at Wrigley Field represents a major milestone for women's college volleyball, providing a high-profile platform to showcase the sport's elite talent and growing popularity. The doubleheader will help raise the profile of women's volleyball and expose the exceptional level of competition to a wider audience.