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, 2025Â with more than 70 sports taking place across the state.
LATEST NEWS
Six Teams Take Home Gold at Nebraska DiamondFest
KEARNEY, Neb. (May 12, 2026) – Six teams took home titles at the 2026 Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament last weekend in Kearney. The 8U competed in a single-day tournament on Saturday, May 9, while the 10U, 12U and 14U divisions played in a two-day...
Nebraska DiamondFest Returns this Weekend
KEARNEY, Neb. (May 4, 2026) – The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) will hold its second event of the 2026 season with the Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament, scheduled for May 9-10 at Patriot Park and Harvey Park in Kearney. A total of 29 teams are set to...
5 Midwest Clubs Take Home Nebraska Showdown Champion Titles
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 29, 2026) —The 2026 Nebraska Showdown, co-hosted by the Nebraska Sports Council, Volleyball Club Nebraska (VCN) and Nebraska Juniors Volleyball, concluded Sunday with nine teams claiming champion titles. The tournament included 135 teams...
Final Deadline for 2026 Nebraska DiamondFest Approaching
KEARNEY, Neb. (April 28, 2026) – The fourth annual Nebraska DiamondFest Fastpitch Softball Tournament will take place May 9-10 at Patriot Park and Harvey Park in Kearney. Final registration for DiamondFest is set for Wednesday, April 29 at 11:59 p.m. The tournament...
Nebraska Sports Council Launches 2026 Season with Nebraska Showdown
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 21, 2026) — The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) will open its 2026 event season this weekend with the Nebraska Showdown, a junior volleyball tournament held in partnership with Nebraska Juniors Volleyball and VCNebraska. The competition will feature...
STATE GAMES ENTRY FEES TO INCREASE AFTER APRIL 22
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 15, 2026) — Organizers of the Cornhusker State Games are encouraging athletes to complete their registration before their price increase at 11:59 p.m. on April 22. Registration details and a full list of sports are available...
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