Volleyball is having its moment, winning over hearts from conference tournaments like Big Ten and NCAA games to professional leagues like LOVB and PVF. This sudden surge in volleyball fandom isn’t just a fluke; it’s the result of the extraordinary performances on the court and the volleyball players themselves. But let’s be real—one team stands out as the MVP in this volleyball revolution: the Nebraska Huskers. And nope, this isn’t just some random hype. Remember Volleyball Day in Nebraska? Back in 2023, the Huskers joined forces with the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and Wayne State College to make history.
More than 92,003 fans had packed the Memorial Stadium to watch the Huskers defeat Omaha in straight sets and set a world record for the largest attendance of a women’s sporting event. Talk about iconic! To give that some context, the previous record was set by a Champions League soccer match between Barcelona and Wolfsburg, which attracted 91,648 fans. However, Nebraska was not only about breaking records—they left a lasting mark on volleyball’s growth, showing the world just how electric the game can be. Oh, and did we mention the Huskers also brought in a $7 million profit from that event? Talk about a win-win!
Nebraska Huskers makes an impact!
As per the Omaha.com report dated January 21, the Nebraska Huskers went beyond the court to earn an incredible $7,253,488 revenue, all because of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska. The iconic match, where the Huskers swept Omaha, didn’t just break records—it shattered them, with 92,003 fans packing Memorial Stadium and setting a world attendance record for a women’s sporting event. But wait: there’s more. The game did not stop there; the concessions made were worth $1,789,064, which was more than twice the amount that the Nebraska Husker earned in the fiscal year 2022-2023.