Nebraska, Florida to open Spikes Under The Lights at AT&T Stadium

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Nebraska, Florida to open Spikes Under The Lights at AT&T Stadium
Summary

The inaugural Spikes Under The Lights event takes place on August 26 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This exhibition will feature top-ranked women’s volleyball teams, including Nebraska and Florida, playing in a unique best-of-three format. Each of the four participating teams—Nebraska, Florida, SMU, and Penn State—will receive $200,000 from a total prize pool of $800,000, with the championship match winner earning an additional $200,000. Matches will not count towards teams' official records, as they are considered exhibitions.

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  • Event features four teams: Nebraska, Florida, SMU, and Penn State.
  • First match is Nebraska vs. Florida at 8 p.m. ET.
  • Exhibition matches will not count toward season records.
  • Schools receive a share of $800,000 in NIL prize money.
  • Championship match will feature winners of the opening matches.
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  • 10:03 AMYahoo SportsHow does Spikes Under The Lights event work? Format, NIL payout explained
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Women's college volleyball takes over AT&T Stadium on Thursday with Spikes Under The Light. Here's what to know about the NIL exhibition event:

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