Nebraska set to host No. 6 Stanford in AVCA First Serve showcase
Top-ranked Nebraska will face No. 6 Stanford in a marquee clash at the AVCA First Serve showcase in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The match is slated for ESPN at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The two programs enter the weekend with strong starts. No. 1 Nebraska defeated No. 3 Pittsburgh 3-1, while No. 6 Stanford defeated No. 16 Florida 3-1. Sunday’s schedule also features No. 14 Florida vs. No. 3 Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. ET before the Nebraska-Stanford showdown at 3:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch
– TV: ESPN
– Live streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial), fuboTV (free trial), or ESPN Unlimited
Event context
– The AVCA First Serve Weekend runs through Aug. 25, with multiple top-25 programs in action. In addition to Nebraska and Stanford, Monday’s slate includes No. 14 Kansas vs. No. 2 Penn State and No. 11 Minnesota vs. No. 9 Texas A&M.
Notable players to watch
– Nebraska’s Harper Murray is among the Huskers’ standout performers to keep an eye on as the season gets underway.
Summary and outlook
– The Nebraska-Stanford showdown represents a high-level early-season test between two volleyball powerhouses and could set the tone for both teams as they build momentum heading into the fall. Fans chasing a hopeful, positive outlook can expect a competitive, high-quality matchup that showcases top-tier college volleyball.