Volleyball is back. The NCAA season gets underway with a matchup between two of the best teams in the nation – Nebraska and Kentucky. No. 2 and No. 9 in the nation kick off the year at the AVCA First-Serve Showcase in Louisville.
The championship-winning programs have a long history, though it's just about always gone the way of the Huskers. They've beaten the Wildcats 11 times in 13 matchups, including 10 straight victories.
After falling in the national championship last year, Nebraska wants to get this season off quickly. It's likely the Huskers will with the return of its core lineup in addition to 2022 Big Ten Player of the Year Taylor Landfair from Minnesota.
But the Wildcats are not one to be messed with. AVCA All-American Emma Grome is trying to lead her team back to the national title after winning it all in the COVID-delayed spring 2021 season. The Wildcats haven't made it past the regional semifinals since then. With Eleanor Beavin and SEC Freshman of the Year Brooklyn DeLeye back, this is the year to make the push.
This matchup will set the scene for the NCAA volleyball season, which is sure to be filled with excitement and upsets all around. Here's how to watch Nebraska and Kentucky serve it up.
WATCH: Nebraska vs. Kentucky volleyball live on Fubo (free trial)
What channel is Nebraska vs. Kentucky volleyball on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream: Fubo
The Huskers and Wildcats will face off on ESPN2. Cord-cutters can live stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
What time is Nebraska vs. Kentucky volleyball tonight?
- Date: Tues., Aug. 27
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
First serve between Nebraska and Kentucky volleyball is set for Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. ET from KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Nebraska volleyball schedule 2024
Below is the Huskers' non-conference schedule for 2024.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Tues., Aug. 27 | vs. Kentucky (at Louisville) | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Fri., Aug. 30 | vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi | 8 p.m. | Nebraska Public Media |
| Sat., Aug. 31 | vs. TCU | 8:30 p.m. | – |
| Tues., Sept. 3 | at SMU | 8 p.m. | ACCN, Fubo |
| Thurs., Sept. 5 | vs. The Citadel | 7 p.m. | – |
| Sat., Sept. 7 | vs. Montana State | 3 p.m. | Nebraska Public Media |
| Tues., Sept. 10 | vs. Creighton | 8 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 13 | vs. Arizona State | 8 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Sat., Sept. 14 | vs. Wichita State | 3 p.m. | – |
| Wed., Sept. 18 | vs. Stanford | 8 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Sun., Sept. 22 | at Louisville | 12:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
Kentucky volleyball schedule 2024
Below is the Wildcats' non-conference schedule for 2024.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Tues., Aug. 27 | vs. Nebraska (at Louisville) | 7 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Fri., Aug. 30 | vs. Northern Kentucky | 6:30 p.m. | – |
| Sat., Aug. 31 | vs. Western Kentucky | 5:30 p.m. | – |
| Sun., Sept. 1 | vs. Morehead State | 1 p.m. | – |
| Fri., Sept. 6 | vs. Penn State | 7 p.m. | SEC Network, Fubo |
| Sat., Sept. 7 | vs. James Madison | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Sun., Sept. 8 | vs. Ball State | 2 p.m. | – |
| Fri., Sept. 13 | at SMU | 8 p.m. | – |
| Sat., Sept. 14 | vs. Purdue or Houston (at Dallas) | TBD | – |
| Wed., Sept. 18 | vs. Louisville | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Sat., Sept. 21 | at Stanford | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |