Nebraska clears way for decision on sports alcohol sales

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska football fans are a step closer to being able to buy booze from vendors at Memorial Stadium.

University of Nebraska regents have cleared the way for campus leaders to decide whether to sell alcohol at their sports venues following a vote at their board meeting on Friday morning.

University president Ted Carter says he doesn't know when or if alcohol sales will begin inside Memorial Stadium, but that he's certain it will not happen this fall.

"What this proposed change would do, is create consistency and flexibility for us to move forward when, and if, we decide to do so," Carter added.

The University of Nebraska-Omaha has been selling alcohol at its on-campus sports venues since 2015.

Regents also approved the sale of alcohol at Pinnacle Bank Arena during the upcoming Big Ten Wrestling Championships on March 5 and 6.