Shriners Children's Showdown at the Net
Owned and operated by ESPN Events, the Showdown at the Net college volleyball tournament features 16 squads from both the ACC and the SEC as they face off in a cross-conference challenge via matchups across the nation. Promoting the message of Shriners Children’s, the games will be featured on various networks.
Tournament Information
The Shriners Children’s Showdown at the Net will feature a premier doubleheader showcasing four nationally recognized programs: defending national champion Texas A&M, five-time consecutive Final Four participant Pitt, nine-time NCAA champion Stanford, and Tennessee, which has reached five straight NCAA Tournaments.
Tickets for the Fort Worth event are set to go on sale early this summer. Fans are encouraged to sign up for pre-sale alerts via showdownatthenet.com.
Partnership Information
The Shriners Children’s Showdown at the Net continues to bring together elite collegiate volleyball competition in a primetime setting across ESPN networks. The event also highlights Shriners Children’s mission to provide world-class pediatric care while reaching audiences nationwide through a major media platform.
Action to be featured on ESPN2, SEC Network, ACC Network, SEC Network+ and ACCNX, with times for each match to be announced at a later time.
Event Location & Schedule
Location
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – State Farm Field House at Walt Disney World Resort
Kissimmee, Florida
Matchups
September 9, 2026
7 p.m. ET
Both matches will air on ESPN2.
- Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh – 7 p.m. ET
- Texas A&M vs. Stanford – 9:30 p.m. ET