LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 5, 2026) – The 2026 Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament will take place Nov. 14 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln. With the registration deadline quickly approaching on Thursday, Nov. 12, wrestlers are encouraged to register soon to secure their spot in the competition.
Registration and additional information are available at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com. Walk-in registration will only be available at the Sandhills Global Event Center during weigh-ins on Friday, Nov. 13th from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Heartland Havoc features divisions for male and female wrestlers from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The top four finishers in each bracket will receive medals based on bracket size.
Spectator admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, with free entry for children ages four and younger. Concessions will be available on-site throughout the event.
In 2025, Heartland Havoc attracted 522 wrestlers representing seven states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Participation in 2026 is capped at 600 wrestlers.
Heartland Havoc, presented by IMT Insurance, is an event of the Nebraska Sports Council. Contributing sponsors include: Sandhills Global Event Center, Visit Lincoln and Yankee Hill Brick Manufacturing. Learn more at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.