Nebraska Volleyball Schedule 2026
Every Huskers match date, opponent, venue and start time for the season, plus TV and streaming updates, ticket guidance, Big Ten matchups and game-day planning notes in one place.
Full match list, date by date
Filter the season by home matches, road trips, neutral-site events, and matches with a broadcast already confirmed. Search by opponent, arena, city or channel to find a single game fast.
Season at a glance
The same season in a plain table, ordered by date, for anyone who wants to scan or print it. All times are Central.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Venue & city | Time (CT) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 16 | Red-White Scrimmage | Home | Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE | 3:00 PM | Nebraska Public Media |
| Thu, Aug 27 | Florida | Neutral | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 7:00 PM | TNT |
| Sat, Aug 29 | UNLV | Neutral | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV | 9:00 PM | FOX Sports |
| Sun, Aug 30 | Texas | Neutral | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV | 2:00 PM | FOX Sports |
| Wed, Sep 2 | South Dakota State | Away | First Bank & Trust Arena, Brookings, SD | 7:00 PM | TBA |
| Fri, Sep 4 | DePaul | Away | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL | 5:00 PM | TBA |
| Sun, Sep 6 | Missouri | Neutral | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| Thu, Sep 10 | New Mexico | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 6:30 PM | TBA |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Baylor | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 7:00 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Georgia Tech | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 2:00 PM | TBA |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Creighton | Home | Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE | 6:00 PM | TBA |
| Fri, Sep 18 | North Carolina | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 7:00 PM | TBA |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Florida Gulf Coast | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 12:00 PM | TBA |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Rutgers | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 7:00 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Ohio State | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 8:00 PM | TBA |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Penn State | Away | Rec Hall, University Park, PA | 6:00 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Maryland | Away | XFINITY Center, College Park, MD | 6:00 PM | TBA |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Indiana | Away | Wilkinson Hall, Bloomington, IN | 5:30 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Wisconsin | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 7:00 PM | TBA |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Northwestern | Away | Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL | 7:00 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Purdue | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 4:00 PM | TBA |
| Thu, Oct 22 | UCLA | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 6:00 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | USC | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 8:00 PM | TBA |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Michigan | Away | Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI | 5:30 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Michigan State | Away | Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI | 3:30 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Oregon | Away | Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR | 9:00 PM | TBA |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Washington | Away | Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, WA | 7:00 PM | TBA |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Illinois | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 6:00 PM | TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Iowa | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 7:00 PM | TBA |
| Tue, Nov 17 | Minnesota | Home | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE | 7:30 PM | TBA |
| Nov 20–25 | Big Ten Tournament | Neutral | Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN | TBA | TBA |
What to check before each match
Three things move most often between now and first serve: the broadcast, the ticket situation, and the start time. Here is where each one stands.
TV & streaming status
Broadcast details are added here as channels and streaming links are confirmed.
Tickets & match day
Seating, parking and arrival notes for matches in Lincoln, plus what to expect at the neutral-site events and the bigger road trips.
How current this is
Dates, start times, arenas and broadcast listings are re-checked against official sources as they are finalized.
Conference opponents, home and away
This year's rotation gives the Huskers nine conference opponents in Lincoln and eight on the road.
At home in Lincoln
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Ohio State
- Purdue
- Rutgers
- UCLA
- USC
- Wisconsin
On the road
- Indiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Michigan State
- Northwestern
- Oregon
- Penn State
- Washington
Arenas on this year's route
Notes for planning ahead: where each building is, and what usually matters on arrival day.
Bob Devaney Sports Center
The main home floor in Lincoln. Check seating, lot access, student-section timing and arena entry policy before you go.
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Downtown Lincoln host for the August scrimmage and the Creighton match, with garage parking and walkable food nearby.
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, Texas, for the late-August showcase. Plan for stadium-scale parking and early gates.
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas venue for the two Players Era matches, with Strip hotels and rideshare pickup points close by.
First Bank & Trust Arena
Brookings, South Dakota. A short drive from Lincoln and the first true road test of the season.
Wrigley Field
Outdoor volleyball in Chicago against Missouri. Watch the forecast as closely as the ticket page.
Where to watch and listen
The most common question all season is which channel has the match. This is where confirmed channels, streams and radio details land as they are announced.
On TV
Big Ten Network, FOX and event partners such as TNT carry selected matches. Anything still marked TBA has no official channel yet.
Streaming
B1G+, the FOX Sports app and other rights-holding partners stream selected matches, depending on the broadcast deal for that event.
Radio & audio
Huskers Radio Network affiliates and the official app carry live audio; listen links appear on each match page once posted.
Keep reading
Deeper pages on broadcasts, tickets, the roster, results, standings, arenas, radio and program history.
TV schedule
Channels, streams and watch notes.
Tickets guide
Where to buy and what to expect.
Roster
Players, positions and team notes.
Scores
Results, recaps and match record.
Standings
Conference record and ranking context.
Venue guide
Parking, seating and arena info.
Radio network
How to listen on match day.
Program history
Titles, coaches and famous seasons.
Questions fans ask most
When does the 2026 season start?
The season opens with the Red-White Scrimmage on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. The first dated event against an outside opponent is Spikes Under the Lights on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Where are home matches played?
Most home matches are at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Two dates — the August scrimmage and the Creighton match on September 16 — are listed for Pinnacle Bank Arena.
What channel is the match on?
It varies by match. Missouri at Wrigley Field is listed on FOX, Florida at AT&T Stadium on TNT, and the Las Vegas matches on FOX Sports. Conference dates remain TBA until the broadcast windows are released.
Is this schedule final?
Dates and venues are set, but start times, TV channels and streaming links can still change. Confirm with official sources before booking travel or buying tickets.
Which conference opponents visit Lincoln?
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC and Wisconsin are the nine conference opponents on the home slate.
How often is this page updated?
Whenever official start times, broadcast listings, streaming links, results or ticket details change — typically each match week during the season.