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
State Games Second Weekend Set
Lincoln, Neb (July 16, 2025) – The final weekend of the 2025 Cornhusker State Games is officially underway, featuring 38 remaining sports taking place at venues across Nebraska. Competitions began Tuesday, July 15, and will continue through Sunday, July 20. To date,...
State Games Opening Weekend Highlights
Lincoln (July 14, 2025)—The 2025 Cornhusker State Games kicked off with a thrilling opening weekend featuring 36 sports held at venues across Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha, and several other communities in Nebraska. The Games reached new heights as...
State Games First Weekend Set
Lincoln, Neb (July 9, 2025) – The first weekend of competition in the 2025 Cornhusker State Games (CSG) begins Friday, July 11, launching a high-energy opening weekend packed with competition in more than 40 sports and thousands of athletes from across the region. The...
NetFest Volleyball Registration Open
KEARNEY, Neb. (July 3, 2025) — The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) has opened registration for the 2025 Nebraska NetFest Volleyball State Championships, taking place October 18–19 at the new Kearney SportsPlex. Now in its fourth year, the tournament welcomes 3rd through...
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...
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