Contract 47680

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln entered into an Athletic Event Agreement with the University of South Dakota, effective April 7, 2025, for the delivery of intercollegiate soccer competition services. The contract governs a men's or women's soccer match scheduled for August 16, 2026, at Hibner Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The prime contractor, University of South Dakota, will provide athlete participation and team services as the visiting team, with the University of Nebraska serving as the contracting organization and home team. The period of performance spans from the agreement date through the event date of August 16, 2026, with a reciprocal return game scheduled for 2028 at the University of South Dakota facility.

The contract specifies a zero-dollar cash guarantee to the visiting team, with the University of Nebraska assuming all event management expenses and official fees. Consideration to the University of South Dakota includes fifty complimentary tickets and the reciprocal hosting agreement. Both parties operate under National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and acknowledge COVID-19 protocols. The agreement establishes a $10,000 liquidated damages provision for cancellation or failure to appear, except in cases of mutual consent or force majeure events. Television rights are retained exclusively by the Big Ten Conference, while the visiting team may produce limited coaching films not to exceed eight minutes of highlights for weekly coaches' shows.