Husker Games: Various athletic events to take place in lieu of Nebraska spring game

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska athletic department on Thursday announced the Husker Games, which will take the place of the 2025 Nebraska football spring game.

On April 26, fans will have the opportunity to get 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 matchup with Kansas at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

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Other activities include tours of the Osborne Legacy Complex, a Husker equipment sale and a food truck festival.

On the football field, the Huskers will compete in various events, including 7-on-7 games, skills competitions similar to the NFL’s Pro Bowl games, fan engagement activities and other events.

Nebraska greats of the past will also put their skills on display in various competitions.

Football coach Matt Rhule wanted to end the televised spring game because he did not want other teams getting an early look at his players.

UNL students are a little disappointed the traditional spring game will be changed but are also excited for something new.

“We totally get why it’s being canceled,” junior Nghi Ho said. “But I will say, I’m pretty heartbroken.”

Freshman Alijah Alfiero said he also understands Rhule’s reasoning.

“I’m just happy they are doing something,” he said.

Gates to Memorial Stadium will open at 12:30 p.m.

At 1 p.m., an exhibition flag football game between Midland University and a Nebraska intramural all-star team will showcase the rising sport of women’s flag football.

Husker football activities will begin at 2 p.m. A ticket to the football portion of Husker Games will be $10 for adults and $1 for kids in the eighth grade or younger.

After the action in Memorial Stadium, the Husker soccer team will take on Wyoming in a spring exhibition match.

The game will start at 4:30 p.m., with free admission.

Volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly will make her Nebraska debut when the Huskers take on Kansas at 6:30 p.m. at the Devaney Center.

The Huskers are coming off a 33-3 season and a trip to the NCAA semifinals, while Kansas reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season and posted a 25-5 record.

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Fans also can participate in various other events throughout the morning and early afternoon.

A food truck festival will take place outside the East Stadium from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include various food 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.

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 with their own discounted merchandise.

Here is the full schedule:

• Osborne Legacy Complex Tours – 8 a.m. to noon
  • Cost: $50
  • Fans will select their one-hour time window when purchasing tickets
  • The tour includes a look at the 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. to 2 p.m.
  • Free admission with a purchased ticket to any Husker Games event
  • Hawks Championship Center
  • Discounted team merchandise from both Nebraska Athletics and 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, 6:30 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 p.m.
  • Parking: $15 general admission lots surrounding the Devaney Center (purchase in advance)

Tickets for all Husker Games events will be available through a tiered system beginning at 9 a.m. on 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.

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)