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
402 BASH FINAL DEADLINE SET FOR AUGUST 14
LINCOLN, Neb. (Aug. 6, 2026) - Teams have until August 14 to register for the 2026 402 Bash, a men's slow pitch softball tournament taking place August 28-30, 2026, at Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln. The tournament will feature high-quality turf fields for...
Corporate Games Set to Kick Off
Companies gear up for wellness, friendly rivalry and fun Lincoln, Neb. (Aug. 4, 2026) —The Nebraska Sports Council has announced the start of the 2026 Lincoln and Omaha Corporate Games, a three-month series where companies in each city compete in a variety of events...
402 BASH REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE JULY 29
LINCOLN, Neb. (July 22, 2026) - Teams have just a few days left to register for the 2026 402 Bash before prices increase. The men's slow pitch softball tournament will take place August 28–30, 2026, at the Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska....
Final Weekend Caps Successful 2026 Cornhusker State Games
Lincoln, Neb. (July 20, 2026)—The 2026 Cornhusker State Games concluded Sunday following its second and final weekend of competition, with events taking place across Nebraska, including Lincoln, Omaha, Weeping Water, Columbus, Grand Island, North Platte and other...
State Games Second Weekend Set
Lincoln, Neb (July 16, 2026) – The final weekend of the 2026 Cornhusker State Games is officially underway, featuring 41 remaining sports at venues across Nebraska. Competitions began Tuesday, July 14, and will continue through Sunday, July 19. To date, more than...
State Games Opening Weekend Highlights
Lincoln, Neb. (July 14, 2026)—The 2026 Cornhusker State Games opened with a thrilling first weekend featuring competition in 40 sports at venues in Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha, and several other communities in Nebraska. One of the weekend's standout stories...
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