Overview
- The Big Ten and SEC announced Monday a new weeklong challenge for Sept. 1–6 that caps with Nebraska vs. Missouri and Penn State vs. Kentucky at Wrigley Field.
- Fox will air both matches live in primetime with first serves at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. CT, giving the sport a high-visibility window on Labor Day weekend.
- The Chicago Cubs will host the first volleyball matches ever played at Wrigley Field, with public tickets on sale April 9 through Cubs.com/BigTenVolleyball.
- All 18 Big Ten teams and all 16 SEC programs will play conference-versus-conference matches throughout the week, with additional coverage on Fox, FS1, Big Ten Network, ESPN, SEC Network, B1G+, and SECN+.
- League leaders and Fox executives framed the showcase as a response to rising attendance and TV audiences, reflecting the sport’s momentum and offering athletes a larger stage and broader national reach.