In a remarkable spectacle, the University of Nebraska volleyball team commandeered a football stadium, captivating a staggering audience of 92,003 on Wednesday evening. This feat shattered the global benchmark for attendance at a women’s sporting event.
The overarching narrative: The riveting contest unfolded at Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium, etching a new chapter in the annals of sports history. This unprecedented turnout eclipsed a record established in 2022 during a riveting Champion’s League match pitting Barcelona against Real Madrid.
Before this groundbreaking moment, the pinnacle for attendance at a women’s sporting affair in the United States stood at 90,185 attendees, achieved during the 1999 Women’s World Cup final.