LINCOLN, Neb. (September 17, 2025) – The Nebraska Sports Council has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Heartland Havoc wrestling tournament, which will take place November 8–9 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln.
Heartland Havoc features competition for wrestlers in pre-K through 12th grade. Individual competition will be held on Saturday, November 8, with dual team competition following on Sunday, November 9.
In 2024, Heartland Havoc saw 587 wrestlers from 9 different states. These states include Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Participation in the individual tournament is limited to 600 wrestlers, and the dual team competition is capped at 16 teams. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as spots are expected to fill quickly. The registration deadline for individual competition is Thursday, November 6, while teams participating in the duals must register by Saturday, October 31.
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, and DigitalSky.