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
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...
NetFest Entry Fees Set to Increase
Statewide Volleyball, Pickleball events set for October 16-18 in Kearney Kearney, Neb. (Sept. 2, 2026) —Athletes planning to compete in the Nebraska NetFest Volleyball and Pickleball State Championships are encouraged to register soon with entry fee increases...
Pumpkin Run Returns September 27
Promising Fun for Thousands of Youth Runners Lincoln, Neb. (Aug. 21, 2026) — Fall fun is just around the corner as the 25th Annual Pumpkin Run, the nation’s largest youth fun run, returns to Lincoln on Sunday, September 27. Held in the Railyard district, the annual...
Nebraska NetFest Registration is Open
Statewide Volleyball, Pickleball events set for October 16-18 in Kearney Kearney, Neb. (Aug. 12, 2026) —The Nebraska Sports Council has announced that registration is now open for the Nebraska NetFest Volleyball and Pickleball State Championships. Those interested can...
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...
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