“NCAA women’s volleyball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, with record ratings and surging attendance, and we’re thrilled to have some of the biggest programs in the sport headlining our first-ever volleyball event as we expand beyond college hoops to create more amazing events for players, coaches and fans”

Seth Berger

Players Era

“We’re incredibly excited to host the inaugural Players Era Volleyball Showcase and shine a spotlight on some of the very best talent in collegiate volleyball. Events like this highlight the energy, competition and star power that make Las Vegas a global sports destination, while creating new reasons for fans to visit and experience it all in a way only this city can deliver."

Dan Bernbach

MGM Resorts International

"Playing in the first volleyball Players Era event is an exciting opportunity for our program. Nebraska wants to be at the forefront of new events and opportunities for our players and our sport. Having the opportunity to face our long-standing rival, Texas, is the icing on the cake. Not only will Vegas be an amazing location to start our season, playing UNLV and Texas will set a tone from the beginning. We want to thank MGM Resorts and Players Era for believing in volleyball and Nebraska to make this event possible."

Dani Busboom Kelly — Nebraska Volleyball

Nebraska Volleyball

“Burnt Orange and Husker red in Vegas – the volleyball world will be watching. We are beyond excited to rekindle the biggest rivalry in college volleyball as Texas and Nebraska meet on one of the biggest stages imaginable in Las Vegas. The passion, tradition, energy, and fan support behind both programs make this something truly special for the entire volleyball world. This is going to be an unforgettable atmosphere, and I encourage fans to get their tickets now because this event will sell out fast. Vegas. Texas. Nebraska. Prime time. The biggest rivalry in college volleyball.”

Jerritt Elliott — Texas Volleyball

Texas Volleyball

“We couldn’t be more excited to forge this new partnership with ESPN, which will deliver an even larger platform for what has become the best college basketball tournament outside of March and create new opportunities to engage with fans across the country. I also want to thank TNT Sports for giving us the opportunity to launch this signature showcase event; they have been outstanding partners over the past two years and played a tremendous role in our success.”

Ian Orefice — EverWonder

EverWonder Studio

“College basketball is the hottest and one of the fastest-growing sports properties in the country. The players have never been better, and record ratings for early season college basketball reflect that. Led by top programs from multiple conferences across the sport, the teams in our field are stronger than ever. We can’t wait to bring March to November with the number one college basketball network in the world, ESPN.”

Seth Berger — Players Era Men's Championship

Players Era

"Players Era features elite programs, meaningful competition and high-stakes matchups to start each season. These tournaments immediately strengthen ESPN’s industry-leading college basketball portfolio and underscores our commitment to showcasing the best teams and storylines across the sport."

Dan Margulis — ESPN Men's Championship

ESPN

"We're fired up to be a participant in next year's Players Era Men’s Championship. This season’s Players Era was a big success. This will be a great opportunity for our team and I’m sure our fan base will enjoy spending a few more days in Las Vegas."

Bill Self — Kansas MBB

Kansas Men's Basketball

“We're excited for a rematch with South Carolina and the opportunity to compete against other exceptional programs at the Player's Era Women’s Championship. This will be the premier out of conference tournament with a national audience to boot. It is a great honor to be included in this elite event.“

Cori Close — UCLA WBB

UCLA Women's Basketball

"Seth and his group, we get there and the MGM was great to us, The food was great, they got high-level officials, which all of us wanted. We were treated great.”

Dana Altman — Oregon MBB

Oregon Men's Basketball

“This event will allow us to compete against the best teams in the country early in the season and will give us a great indication and evaluation early on. The opportunity Players Era will provide us within the NIL space is really unprecedented and again we are so thankful to be a part of this tremendous event.”

Vic Schaefer — Texas WBB

Texas Women's Basketball

“Players Era features elite programs, meaningful competition and high-stakes matchups to start each season. These tournaments immediately strengthen ESPN’s industry-leading college basketball portfolio and underscores our commitment to showcasing the best teams and storylines across the sport. We’re excited to partner with the Players Era team to continue to elevate the Players Era Men’s Championships and showcase them to fans across the country.”

Dan Margulis — ESPN

ESPN

“This innovative event brings together everything we’re looking for – quality games early in the season, a great location for fans to come and enjoy, and NIL opportunities for our players.”

Dawn Staley — South Carolina WBB

South Carolina Women's Basketball