In a city full of glitz and glamour, Nebraska will begin its season with one of the marquee matches of the 2026 season.

The Huskers will play rival Texas at the T-Mobile Center on Sunday, Aug. 30, as part of the first-ever Players Era Volleyball Showcase. NU will open the season the day before with a match against UNLV. TCU will also participate in the event with matches against Texas and UNLV.

Teams will also have a chance to win a share of $1 million in NIL opportunities. Broadcast and ticket information will be released at a later date.

“Playing in the first volleyball Players Era event is an exciting opportunity for our program,” Nebraska head coach Dani Busboom Kelly said in a release. “Nebraska wants to be at the forefront of new events and opportunities for our players and our sport. Having the opportunity to face our long-standing rival, Texas, is the icing on the cake.

“Not only will Vegas be an amazing location to start our season, playing UNLV and Texas will set a tone from the beginning.…