Austin, Texas, September 6, 2025

News Summary

The Texas volleyball team is poised to make history with a sold-out home opener against Stanford at the Moody Center, set to attract 10,700 spectators. This match surpasses the state record for regular-season volleyball attendance and will feature a high-stakes competition between the No. 2 ranked Longhorns and No. 6 Stanford. Celebrities and notable figures are also expected to attend, further fueling excitement around Texas volleyball. The team is actively seeking larger venues to accommodate growing fan demand, reflecting the sport’s rising popularity in collegiate athletics across Texas.

Austin, Texas

The Texas volleyball team is set to make history with its home opener against Stanford on Sunday, as the match at the Moody Center has sold out, marking a state record for attendance at a regular-season volleyball match. This momentous event is expected to draw an estimated 10,700 fans, surpassing the previous record of 9,236, set last year during a match at Texas A&M’s Reed Arena.

The Moody Center, which has been operational for three years and primarily serves the Longhorns’ basketball teams, will host its first volleyball match during this historic event. The capacity crowd will witness Texas, currently ranked No. 2 with a 3-0 record, facing off against No. 6 ranked Stanford, which has a current record of 3-1. The match will also be available for viewers on ESPN.

Among the notable attendees expected at the match are former Texas football coach Mack Brown and his wife Sally, as well as celebrities such as Chris Harrison, host of “The Bachelor,” and actors Matthew McConaughey and Glen Powell. The heightened media attention and celebrity presence are likely to attract even more fans and raise the visibility of Texas volleyball.

Key Details About the Match

The match tickets sold out within a mere 24 hours after they were released for sale. In the secondary market, the cheapest available tickets are now priced over $50. Historically, the Longhorns have played their games at Gregory Gymnasium, which has a capacity of approximately 5,000 and currently has a waiting list of over 1,300 season ticket applicants. This situation has prompted the team, led by coach Jerritt Elliott, to seek larger venues to accommodate more fans.

Challenges in Organizing the Match

Organizing the match at the Moody Center was not without challenges. The venue hosts numerous events and operates under a contract with Oak View Group, making scheduling complicated. The decision to hold the match on the same day as a Texas football home game was strategic, aiming to tap into the larger crowd expected from Royal-Memorial Stadium. Coach Elliott expressed enthusiasm regarding the potential to showcase Texas volleyball on a bigger stage and encourage greater community support.

Future Prospects

Although Elliott hopes to host additional matches at the Moody Center in the future, he acknowledges that contract limitations could restrict this option for the current season. The Longhorns are set to face their next opponent, Wisconsin, shortly after the opener, adding to an already exciting volleyball schedule.

Conclusion

This event reflects the growing popularity and support for Texas volleyball, setting a precedent for future home games and illustrating the sport’s expanding presence in collegiate athletics in Texas.

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• Texas Longhorns Athletics
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• Texas Longhorns Athletics
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Volleyball
• Austin American-Statesman
• Google News: Texas Volleyball

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