OUR MISSION
The Nebraska Sports Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission of providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities and promoting healthy and active lifestyle choices. We function as Nebraska’s leader in sports and wellness events management.
WHO WE ARE
The NSC is pleased to offer opportunities for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities! We create opportunities for members of our community to showcase athletic talents, participate for pure enjoyment, meet new friends, make family memories, test mental and physical limits and achieve healthier lifestyles.
Thank you to our Platinum Partners!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEBRASKA SHOWDOWN
Nebraska Showdown Volleyball Tournament features competition for 11-18-year-old age groups Approximately 150-200 teams from across the Midwest attend this event.
NEBRASKA DIAMONDFEST
Held annually in Kearney, serves as a thrilling showcase of the extraordinary skill, unwavering dedication, and fierce competitive spirit exhibited by elite fast-pitch softball players from across the region.
CORNHUSKER STATE GAMES
The 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games are scheduled for July 10-20, 2025 with more than 70 sports taking place across the state.
LATEST NEWS
Busboom Kelly to Light State Games Caldron
Opening Night Festivities set for Thursday, July 10 at Pinnacle Bank Arena LINCOLN, Neb. (June 25, 2025) — Nebraska Sports Council officials announced today that recently-hired Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly will light the caldron during Opening...
Final Deadline for Cornhusker State Games Set for July 2
ESPN’s SportsCenter to Feature Nebraska in “50 States in 50 Days” Coverage LINCOLN, Neb. (June 18, 2025) — Nebraskans looking to compete in the 2025 Cornhusker State Games have until Wednesday, July 2 at 11:59 p.m. to register for most of the more than 70 sports...
ESPN Series to Feature 2025 Cornhusker State Games
LINCOLN, Neb. (June 16, 2025) – This summer, ESPN’s SportsCenter is hitting the road for “50 States in 50 Days,” a nationwide tour celebrating sports culture in every corner of the country. As part of Nebraska’s feature, ESPN will shine a spotlight on the Cornhusker...
Cornhusker State Games One Month Out
Opening Night Set for July 10 LINCOLN, Neb. (June 11, 2025) — With just one month remaining until the 41st annual Cornhusker State Games (CSG), Nebraska Sports Council officials are encouraging Nebraskans to register soon for the state’s largest amateur sports...
Registration Now Open for 2025 Nebraska NetFest Pickleball Tournament
Kearney, Neb. (May 28, 2025) —The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Nebraska NetFest Singles & Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament, set to take place October 17-19 at the newly opened Kearney SportsPlex in Kearney. Now...
Cornhusker State Games Update: Key Details Ahead of July 10 Start
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 21, 2025) – The 41st annual Cornhusker State Games will kick off Thursday, July 10, with Opening Night festivities beginning at 7 p.m. outside Pinnacle Bank Arena. With the ceremonial torch lighting, the Games will launch into 11 consecutive days of...
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