Penn State Women's Volleyball to Play at Wrigley Field

Defending national champions take on Kentucky in historic Chicago venue

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:45pm

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A vibrant, cubist-style painting depicting a women's volleyball match at Wrigley Field, with the field and players broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color.Penn State's historic women's volleyball match at the iconic Wrigley Field stadium will showcase the sport's growing popularity and the team's community spirit.York Today

The Penn State women's volleyball team, the defending national champions, will be making a historic trip to Wrigley Field in Chicago to take on the University of Kentucky in a match on September 6th. The match is part of the team's efforts to support a young girl from York County, Pennsylvania who they have sponsored through the university's THON fundraising program.

Why it matters

This will be the first time the Penn State women's volleyball team has played a match at the iconic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. The match is part of the team's ongoing efforts to support a local girl from their home state through the university's THON program, which raises money for pediatric cancer research and treatment.

The details

The defending national champion Penn State Nittany Lions women's volleyball team will face off against the University of Kentucky Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on September 6th. This will mark the first time the Penn State women's volleyball team has played a match at the historic baseball stadium. The match is part of the team's sponsorship of a young girl from York County, Pennsylvania through the university's THON fundraising program.

  • Penn State women's volleyball will play at Wrigley Field on September 6, 2026.

The players

Penn State Nittany Lions women's volleyball team

The defending national champions of women's collegiate volleyball, representing Pennsylvania State University.

University of Kentucky Wildcats women's volleyball team

The women's volleyball team of the University of Kentucky, a major Division I program.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be able to take our team to such an iconic venue like Wrigley Field and play in front of a new audience. And we're especially excited to be able to support our THON sponsor through this match.”

— Russ Rose, Head Coach, Penn State Women's Volleyball

What’s next

Ticket sales and promotional details for the Wrigley Field match between Penn State and Kentucky will be announced in the coming months.

The takeaway

Penn State women's volleyball continues to raise the profile of the sport, now taking their defending national championship team to play in the historic Wrigley Field stadium in Chicago. This match is also part of the team's ongoing efforts to support a young fan through the university's THON program.