Huskers to Play Missouri at Wrigley Field on Sept. 6

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The Nebraska volleyball program will play a match at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, on Sunday, Sept. 6 as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week announced Monday.

Nebraska will take on Missouri, while Penn State will battle Kentucky, bringing some of the nation’s premier volleyball programs to one of the most recognizable venues in sports. The matches will mark the first time volleyball has been played at Wrigley Field, creating a unique experience for teams and fans alike and adding a new chapter to one of the most recognizable venues in sports.

Both outdoor matches will be broadcast live on FOX, with the first match scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, followed by an 8 p.m. CT start time for the second match.

Ticket presale dates and times can be found in the table below. The general public on-sale will begin April 9. For more information on the two matches at Wrigley Field, visit www.cubs.com/bigtenvolleyball.

Leading up to the Wrigley Field outdoor match on Sept. 6, the Huskers will also play a match at DePaul on Friday, Sept. 4 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

As part of the Big Ten/SEC Challenge Week, all 18 Big Ten schools and all 16 SEC institutions will match up beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, culminating with the historic outdoor doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Throughout the week, various campus sites will serve as hosts to two Big Ten teams and two SEC teams, while Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas will host standalone home matches against Big Ten foes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Linear coverage will be available across FOX, FS1, Big Ten Network, ESPN and SEC Network, with additional coverage streamed on B1G+ and SECN+..

“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,” said Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. “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.”

“This is a historic moment for the Chicago Cubs, Big Ten and the SEC that has been months in the making,” said Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney. “We’re thrilled to welcome these incredible schools and student-athletes to the first-ever collegiate volleyball game at Wrigley Field.”