Weather delays force cancellation of Nebraska and Missouri match at Wrigley Field
NBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
More than 40,000 spectators left Wrigley Field on Sunday night without seeing the scheduled volleyball match between Nebraska and Missouri. Persistent weather delays prevented the event from occurring as planned at the historic Chicago baseball venue. Despite the cancellation, players from both programs remained on the field to engage with the crowd, performing dances and interacting with fans to pass the time. Organizers ultimately determined that the conditions were unsuitable for the match to proceed. No makeup date for the event has been announced at this time. The gathering was noted for its significant attendance numbers, despite the inability to complete the competition.
- •Over 40,000 fans attended the event at Wrigley Field.
- •Weather delays caused the cancellation of the Nebraska versus Missouri match.
- •Players performed dances to entertain the crowd during the wait.
- •The match did not take place as scheduled on Sunday night.
- 6:23 PMNBC News — College volleyball players keep Wrigley Field crowd entertained during delays - NBC News
"More than 40,000 college volleyball fans left Chicago’s Wrigley Field Sunday night without getting to watch the Nebraska-Missouri match due to weather delays, but it was still a win with players doing their best to keep the crowd entertained — with a dance co…
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