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
Corporate Games Food Drives Collect More Than 38,000 Pounds for Local Food Banks
LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 8, 2026) — The Nebraska Sports Council’s 2026 Lincoln and Omaha Corporate Games Canned Food Drives brought together companies from both communities to donate food and help provide meals for families and individuals across Southeast Nebraska,...
Heartland Havoc Registration Now OPEN
LINCOLN, Neb. (October 6, 2026) – Registration is open for the 2026 Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament, taking place November 14 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln. Heartland Havoc features competition for wrestlers in pre-K through 12th grade....
NetFest Volleyball Deadline Approaching
Kearney, Neb. (Oct. 2, 2026) —The Nebraska Sports Council has issued a final deadline reminder for Nebraska NetFest Volleyball State Championships. Teams can register at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com until 11:59 p.m. on October 9. The championships will take place Oct....
NetFest Pickleball Deadline Approaching
Kearney, Neb. (Sept. 24, 2026) —The Nebraska Sports Council has announced that the final registration deadline is quickly approaching for the Nebraska NetFest Singles & Mixed Doubles Pickleball Championships. NetFest Pickleball registration will close on Thursday,...
PUMPKIN RUN SET FOR SUNDAY IN THE RAILYARD
3,600+ Youths Registered Lincoln, NE (Sept. 22, 2026)— More than 3,600 young runners from more than 90 area elementary schools will participate in the 25th annual Pumpkin Run on Sunday, Sept. 27, in Lincoln’s West Haymarket. The one-mile fun run, recognized as the...
Deadlines Approaching for Pumpkin Run
Annual Youth Fun Run Set for Sunday, Sep. 27 Lincoln, Neb. (Sep. 9, 2026) — The highly anticipated Pumpkin Run, the nation's largest youth fun run, is gearing up for another exciting event this fall. Families and children from across the area are invited to...
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