Volleyball road trip · San Antonio, Texas
Nebraska volleyball at the 2026 NCAA semifinals and final
Dec 17–20, 2026 Alamodome San Antonio, TX
If Nebraska reaches the semifinals. Nebraska has to make the 64-team NCAA field, which is revealed Nov. 29, and win four matches at campus sites to reach the national semifinals.
The national semifinals are on a Thursday night and the final is on Sunday afternoon, with two free days in between for the River Walk and the Alamo.
The Alamodome's event page links to tickets for both days. We haven't confirmed current availability.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Sources
- When would we know if Nebraska is going?
- After the regional finals on Dec. 12 and 13. The bracket itself is revealed Nov. 29.
- What about the days in between?
- There's no volleyball on Dec. 18 and 19, which leaves two days for the River Walk, the Alamo and the missions.
Getting there
Fly
San Antonio International (SAT) is about 13 miles from the Alamodome by road.
Drive
About 920 miles from Omaha and 895 from Lincoln by road.
Get around
Visit San Antonio calls downtown very walkable, with the River Walk and major landmarks in a pedestrian-friendly area. VIA runs Park & Ride service only for events it lists, so check VIA's event list closer to the date.
Where to stay
Three neighborhoods Visit San Antonio highlights for visitors.
Downtown and the River Walk
The River Walk, historic landmarks and a mix of shops and restaurants, in the most walkable part of the city.
Pearl and Midtown
The historic Pearl, with shops, restaurants, breweries and cultural attractions.
Southtown
A historic, eclectic neighborhood with an arts scene.
Game day
Schedule
- Thu, Dec 17 National semifinals: two matches 5:30 p.m. CT; the second match starts about 30 minutes after the first ends
- Sun, Dec 20 Championship 2:30 p.m. CT
The semifinals are on ESPN and the final on ABC.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio, TX 78203 · Directions to Alamodome
Parking
Parking locations vary by event. For most, public parking is in Lots B and C, entered from southbound Cherry Street, with accessible parking in Lot A. Parking is cashless, rates are set per event, and off-site spaces can be booked through ParkWhiz.
Ride-share
The ride-share, taxi and limo drop-off and pick-up zone is usually in Lot D, 500 Tower of the Americas Way.
A trip plan
Thursday, December 17
Fly in, check in downtown and head to the Alamodome for the 5:30 p.m. CT first semifinal.
Friday and Saturday, December 18 and 19
The River Walk, the Alamo and the missions along the Mission Reach, with dinner at the Pearl.
Sunday, December 20
The final at 2:30 p.m. CT, then an evening flight or one more night downtown.
Food and things to do
Visit San Antonio's must-sees, for the days between the semifinals and the final.
The River Walk
A 15-mile path along the river: the busy downtown stretch, the historic Mission Reach and the artsy Museum Reach.
The Alamo
Top of Visit San Antonio's list of attractions not to miss.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The city's UNESCO-designated missions. The River Walk's Mission Reach is the historic stretch of the path.
Pearl
Shops, restaurants and breweries at the historic Pearl. San Antonio is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, so plan at least one long dinner.
Nebraska fan gatherings
No verified gathering yet
We haven't found a Nebraska watch party or alumni event for the championship that has its own public page. If a bar or Nebraska club announces one, send it to us and we'll check it.
More for this trip
Sources
Every fact above comes from one of these pages, checked Oct 22, 2026. Times, prices and policies change, so confirm with the venue before you go. Spot something out of date? Send a correction.
- Alamodome, 2026 NCAA DI Women's Volleyball Championship: Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m.; ticket links for both dates; 100 Montana St., San Antonio, TX 78203; hosted by UTSA and San Antonio Sports. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- Alamodome, parking: Lots B/C via southbound Cherry St.; Lot A accessible; ride-share zone Lot D, 500 Tower of the Americas Way; cashless; rates set per event; off-site via ParkWhiz. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- NCAA: Road to the championship, DI women's volleyball: 64 teams; first and second rounds and regionals at campus sites; semifinals and final at the Alamodome; selection Nov. 29; regionals Dec. 10–13. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- NCAA: DI women's volleyball championship broadcast info: Times in ET: selection show Nov. 29, 6 p.m. (ESPN); semifinal 1 Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m., semifinal 2 30 minutes after match 1 (ESPN); championship Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m. (ABC). Regional finals Dec. 12 and 13. That's 5:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. CT. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- OSRM driving route: Omaha to the Alamodome: 921.6 miles by road on OpenStreetMap data. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- OSRM driving route: Lincoln to the Alamodome: 896.6 miles by road on OpenStreetMap data. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- OSRM driving route: SAT to the Alamodome: 12.9 miles by road on OpenStreetMap data. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- Visit San Antonio: Neighborhoods: Downtown (River Walk, landmarks, shops), Pearl–Midtown (historic Pearl, shops, restaurants, breweries), Southtown (historic, eclectic, arts); River Walk is 15 miles with Downtown, Mission Reach and Museum Reach; downtown very walkable; top attractions include the Alamo, the Missions, the River Walk and Pearl; UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- VIA Metropolitan Transit, Park & Ride events: Park & Ride runs only for the events listed; the volleyball championship wasn't listed when checked. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- San Antonio River Walk FAQs: The River Walk is 15 miles long, about five of them downtown; Downtown, Museum Reach and Mission Reach sections. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- The Alamo: 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205; free reserved tickets to Alamo Church. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (NPS): A National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
- Pearl: District on the site of the historic Pearl Brewing Company, with shops, restaurants and events. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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