Nebraska Replaces Spring Game with 'Husker Games': Event Features Football, Volleyball, and Soccer

Husker fans can watch a football event, soccer exhibition, and volleyball spring match as part of a full day of activities.

Kaleb Henry | Apr 4, 2025

Dec 28, 2024; Bronx, NY, USA; The Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot celebrates with a fan after a play during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Nebraska Athletics has unveiled the new-look April 26, sans a football spring game.

Husker fans will get to take in the Husker Games, which will include a preview of the 2025 Nebraska football, volleyball, and soccer teams.

The Husker Games will include football activities in Memorial Stadium, a soccer matchup with Wyoming at Hibner Stadium and a spring volleyball match against Kansas at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The day will also feature tours of the Osborne Legacy Complex, the Husker Equipment Sale and a Food Truck Festival.

Nebraska Cornhuskers athletic director Troy Dannen, football coach Matt Rhule, and Matt Davidson meet before the game.

Mar 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers athletic director Troy Dannen, football coach Matt Rhule, and Matt Davidson meet before the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. / Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Nebraska football will compete in a number of events similar to the NFL's Pro Bowl games, including 7-on-7 games and skills competitions. There will also be fan engagement opportunities and former Huskers participating.

Also taking place at Memorial Stadium will be an exhibition flag football game between Midland University and a Nebraska intramural all-star team to showcase the rising sport of women’s flag football.

Gates to Memorial Stadium will open at 12:30 p.m. CDT. The flag football exhibition will begin at 1 p.m. CDT with the Husker football activities starting at 2 p.m. CDT.

A ticket to the football portion of the Husker Games will be $10 for adults and $1 for youth eighth grade and younger.

Nebraska soccer's exhibition against Wyoming at Hibner will begin at 4:30 p.m. CDT with free admission. Husker volleyball will take on Kansas at 7 p.m. CDT at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, where tickets are $10 for UNL Students, $20 Standing Room, $30 C Level, $45 B Level, $45 A Level, and $60 courtside/VIP.

Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly and former coach John Cook embrace while being recognized.

Jan 30, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly and former coach John Cook embrace while being recognized during a break in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Pinnacle Bank Arena. / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Fans also can participate in three other events throughout the morning and early afternoon. The Husker Food Truck festival will take place outside the East Stadium from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and includes various food and truck options from local vendors.

The Osborne Legacy Complex, which opened last summer, will be on full display to a limited number of Husker fans for the first time. Comprehensive tours will be available between 8 a.m. and Noon.

Fans purchasing a ticket to any of the Husker Games events will also be admitted for free to the Husker Equipment Sale which will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hawks Championship Center. Clearance and discounted team merchandise, including jerseys, helmets and other apparel will be available along with surplus marketing and promotional items and collectibles. Local retailers will also have booths set up at the Husker Spring sale with their own discounted and clearance merchandise.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers take part in a new Legacy Walk path that goes in front of Osborne Legacy Complex. / Nebraska Athletics

Tickets for all Husker Games events will be available through a tiered on-sale beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, and continuing through 3 p.m. when tickets to all events will be on sale to the public. Fans who are a part of a Huskers Athletic Fund priority tier will receive direct communication on their time slot to purchase tickets. All tickets can be purchased at Huskers.com/tickets.

The full schedule and details for the Husker Games are below.

Osborne Legacy Complex Tours, 8 a.m.-Noon

Cost: $50
Fans will select their one-hour time window when purchasing tickets
The tour includes a look at locker room, weight room, recovery areas, training table, walk-thru and team meeting rooms and ends with a Tunnel Walk experience onto Tom Osborne Field

Husker Food Truck Festival, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

East Stadium Plaza
Local food truck vendors featuring various food and non-alcohol beverage options

Husker Equipment Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free admission with a purchased ticket to any Husker Games event
Hawks Championship Center
Clearance and discounted team merchandise from both Nebraska Athletics equipment including jerseys and helmets and discounted merchandise from local retailers
Additional surplus marketing, promotional items and collectibles
Additional details on inventory will be shared at a later date

Husker Games—Football

Tickets: $10 adults, $1 youth, $20 West Club
Memorial Stadium
Gates open at 12:30 p.m.; Husker Football activities begin at 2 p.m.
Parking--$15 general admission lots surrounding Memorial Stadium (purchase in advance)
7-on-7 Football, skills contests, other competitions featuring 2025 Nebraska Football team
Husker football legends participating in competitions and skills contests
Women’s flag football game between Midland University and UNL all-star intramural team at 1 p.m.

Husker Games—Soccer, 4:30 p.m. vs. Wyoming

Free Admission and parking
Hibner Stadium

Husker Games—Volleyball 7 p.m. vs. Kansas

Tickets--$10 UNL Students, $20 Standing Room, $30 C Level, $45 B Level, $45 A Level; $60 courtside/VIP
Bob Devaney Sports Center
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Parking--$15 general admission lots surrounding Devaney Center (purchase in advance)

Husker Games presented by FNBO Ticketing Details

Tickets for all Husker Games presented by FNBO events will be sold based on a tiered on-sale schedule based on HAF’s priority points system outlined below:

HAF Priority Group On Sale Times (Tuesday, March 11)

Priority Level 1 - 9 a.m. (CT)
Priority Level 2 – 11 a.m. (CT)
Priority Level 3 – Noon (CT)
Priority Level 4 – 1 p.m. (CT)
Priority Level 5 – 2 p.m. (CT)
General Public – 3 p.m. (CT)

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Published Mar 6, 2025|Modified Apr 4, 2025

KALEB HENRY

Kaleb Henry is an award-winning sports reporter, covering collegiate athletics since 2014 via radio, podcasting, and digital journalism. His experience with Big Ten Conference teams goes back more than a decade, including time covering programs such as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oregon Ducks, and USC Trojans. He has contributed to Sports Illustrated since 2021. Kaleb has won multiple awards for his sports coverage from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association and Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association. Prior to working in sports journalism, Kaleb was a Division I athlete on the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Track and Field team where he discussed NCAA legislation as SIUE's representative to the Ohio Valley Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.