
Shriners Children's
Showdown at the Net
September 10th, 2025 | Dickies Arena | Forth Worth, Texas
September 10th, 2025
Dickies Arena | Forth Worth, Texas
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Shriners Children's
Showdown at the Net
September 10th, 2025 | Dickies Arena | Forth Worth, Texas
Latest News
Volleyball Powers Set To Play In Showdown at the Net at Dickies Arena Fort Worth, Texas (Aug. 12, 2025) - The 2025 NCAA Volleyball
ESPN Events announced the addition of a new owned-and-operated women’s volleyball tournament – the inaugural ‘Showdown at the Net’, set for Sept. 9-10. The ‘Showdown
Know Before You Go
Get ready for an electrifying night of volleyball as four powerhouse teams take the court at the 2025 Shriners Children's Showdown at the Net.
This elite event features two matchups:
Pittsburgh vs. Kentucky
Louisville vs. Texas
Field Highlights:
✔ All four teams reached the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2024.
✔ Two of the four teams made the NCAA Final in 2024.
✔ Texas was the national runner-up un 2022 & 2023.
✔ Louisville was the national runner-up un 2024.
✔ Pittsburg vs. Kentucky is a thrilling rematch of the 2024 Elite 8.
Don't miss this must-watch showdown featuring some of the best teams in college volleyball!
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Approved bags: Bags are not to exceed 12″x6″x12″. A clear tote, small purse, small fashion backpack, small clutch, plastic storage bags and drawstring bags are acceptable if they don't exceed the size of 12″x6″x12″.
Non-approved bags: Bags that exceed 12″x6″x12″ including but not limited to a backpack, oversized purse, oversized tote bag, suitcase/luggage, messenger/laptop bag, duffel bag, and cooler. These non-approved bags will not be permitted inside the arena.
If attending an event at Dickies Arena, please leave non-approved bags at home.
Please note that the venue bag policy can change at any time.