It has been three years since Volleyball Day in Nebraska. Since then, high schools across the country have been inspired to hold their own outdoor matches.
Volleyball Day in Nebraska was an historic event, and the Huskers will return to playing at a football stadium — and making more history. They'll also play in Vegas and at Wrigley Field.
The referee points at Millard North after they scored a point during a preseason high school volleyball match against Millard South at Buell Stadium in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Millard North's Taylor Elsasser (13) hits the ball during a preseason high school volleyball match against Millard West at Buell Stadium in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Photos: Nebraska takes on Omaha in Memorial Stadium
A light show following the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) spikes the ball in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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The Huskers waves to the crowd following the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (8) keeps her eye on the ball in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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The Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Laney Choboy (6) does a flip following the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO celebrates a point in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bergen Reilly (2) sets the ball in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bekka Allick (5) goes up for the ball against UNO's McKenna Ruch (4) during the second set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bekka Allick (5) celebrates a point during the second set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans make their way in to see Nebraska take on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A world-record 92,003 fans watch according to the Nebraska Athletic Department watch Nebraska take on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska head coach John Cook watches his team during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Harper Murray (27) hits the ball over the net toward UNO's Amanda Hardt (9) and UNO's McKenna Ruch (4) in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO's Kali Jurgensmeier (3) goes for the ball in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Husker fans celebrate a world-record for attendance during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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The Huskers celebrate following the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bekka Allick (5) goes up for the ball in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans cheer during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO's Emily Huss (16) goes up for a block against Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans do the wave during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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The Huskers celebrate a point in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Maggie Mendelson (44), Nebraska's Harper Murray (27) and Nebraska's Lindsay Krause (22) stand for the national anthem ahead of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO's Shayla McCormick (11) competes in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A light show following the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) celebrates a play in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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The Husker student section celebrates a point in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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The Huskers celebrate a play in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bergen Reilly (2) celebrates point in the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO head coach Matt Buttermore watches his team during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A helicopter circles Memorial Stadium during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (8) takes the court for the Huskers match against UNO during Volleyball Day in Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Stella, 12, and Kane, 10, Sather of Wahoo watch warm ups between Nebraska and UNO during Volleyball Day in Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bekka Allick (5) warms up before a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A Nebraska player warms up before a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A KC-135 Stratotanker and trio of F-16 Falcons perform a flyover above Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Huskers warm up ahead of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Ashton Koch, center, a Nebraska law student gets emotional during the tunnel walk ahead of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (8) and Nebraska's Merritt Beason (13) run out for the tunnel walk ahead of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska, top, and Omaha's teams stand during the national anthem during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans make their way in to see Nebraska take on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans make their way to their seats to see Nebraska take on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans cheer before Nebraska takes on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans make their way in to see Nebraska take on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A KC-135 and F16s do a flyover before Nebraska takes on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans cheer before Nebraska takes on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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The Nebraska volleyball team does the tunnel walk before taking on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Omaha's McKenna Ruch severs against Nebraska during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Harper Murray hits the ball against Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska cheers a point against Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez bumps the ball against Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska cheerleaders hold up numbers to showcase the world-record 92,003 fans according to the Nebraska Athletic Department watch Nebraska take on Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Scotty McCreery performs in a Husker volleyball shirt after Nebraska defeated Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Jolee Huff, 6, sits on her father Josh Huff's shoulders after Nebraska defeated Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans cheers after Nebraska defeated Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans enjoy a light show after Nebraska defeated Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans enjoy a light show after Nebraska defeated Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen presents former Husker volleyball coach Terry Pettit with an honor during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bekka Allick (5) warms up ahead of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bekka Allick's brother Josiah Allick watches the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst (14) waves to fans ahead of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Fans watch the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Former Husker volleyball coach Terry Pettit honors Nebraska high school coaches during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts during the Volleyball Day in Nebraska UNO vs. Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Trey Potthoff, 14, Tyler Potthoff, 18, Parker Poole, 18, and Brady Vetter, 18, watch the Nebraska take on UNO during the first set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A spectator holds a sign during the first set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Merritt Beason (13) serves the ball during the first set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska players celebrate a point during the first set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Bergen Reilly (2) hits the ball during the second set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO's Rachel Fairbanks (17) hits the ball during the second set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO players celebrate the point during the second set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium during the second set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO's Erica Fava (14) hits the ball during the second set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium during the second set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Joshua Warner celebrates as the world-record attendance for a women's athletic event is announced during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (8) celebrates a point with Nebraska's Laney Choboy (6) during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Maggie Mendelson (44) celebrates a point during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska head coach John Cook during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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UNO players celebrates a point during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska players celebrate a point during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst (14) spikes the ball against UNO's Amanda Hardt (9) and UNO's McKenna Ruch (4) during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska head coach John Cook and assistant coach Kelly Hunter during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Nebraska players celebrates after defeating UNO, 3-0, during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium during the third set of a Volleyball Day in Nebraska match in Lincoln on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
The referee points at Millard North after they scored a point during a preseason high school volleyball match against Millard South at Buell Stadium in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Millard North's Taylor Elsasser (13) hits the ball during a preseason high school volleyball match against Millard West at Buell Stadium in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Volleyball Day in Nebraska was an historic event, and the Huskers will return to playing at a football stadium — and making more history. They'll also play in Vegas and at Wrigley Field.
It has been three years since Volleyball Day in Nebraska. Since then, high schools across the country have been inspired to hold their own outdoor matches.
