Trending Now - Wrigley Field Set to Host Historic Women's Volleyball Matches

WHO:

Block Club Chicago - The Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced the event.

Block Club Chicago - Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti commented on the event.

Block Club Chicago - SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed support for the initiative.

huskers.com - Nebraska volleyball program will participate in the matches.

huskers.com - Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney remarked on the significance of the event.

WHAT:

Block Club Chicago - Wrigley Field will host a women’s college volleyball doubleheader.

Block Club Chicago - The matches will feature Nebraska vs. Missouri and Penn State vs. Kentucky.

huskers.com - The matches will be part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week.

huskers.com - The first match is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and the second at 8 p.m. CT.

Block Club Chicago - Tickets for the event will go on sale on April 9, 2026.

huskers.com - The matches will be broadcast live on FOX.

WHERE:

Block Club Chicago - The event will take place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

huskers.com - The Nebraska volleyball team will also play at DePaul's Wintrust Arena in Chicago on September 4, 2026.

WHEN:

Block Club Chicago - The volleyball matches are scheduled for September 6, 2026.

huskers.com - The Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week will begin on September 1, 2026.

WHY:

Block Club Chicago - The event aims to showcase the growth of women’s volleyball participation, sponsorship, attendance, and viewership.

Block Club Chicago - The initiative is intended to elevate volleyball on a national stage and invest in women’s athletics.

HOW:

Block Club Chicago - The matches will be played outdoors at Wrigley Field, with a volleyball court set up in shallow center field.

(UPDATED March 31, 2026 05:36 UTC)

Wrigley Field in Chicago will host a women’s college volleyball doubleheader September 6th, featuring matches between Nebraska and Missouri, as well as Penn State and Kentucky, as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey have both expressed their support for this initiative, which aims to elevate women's volleyball on a national stage and showcase its growth in participation and viewership. Tickets for the event will go on sale April 9th, and the matches will be broadcast live on FOX.