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. Competition begins at 9 a.m. with Session 1 for pre-K through 8th grade, followed by Session 2 for 9th through 12th grade and the girls division at 1 p.m. or 30 minutes after the conclusion of Session 1.
In the 2025, the Heartland Havoc welcomed 522 wrestlers from across the region, including athletes from Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Early registration is encouraged as participation is limited to the first 600 wrestlers. The final deadline is Thursday, November 12 at 8 p.m.
Athletes, coaches, and parents can find more details and register online at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.
Heartland Havoc, presented by IMT Insurance, is an event of the Nebraska Sports Council. Contributing sponsors include: Sandhills Global Event Center, Trophies Plus, Visit Lincoln and DigitalSky.