Key Registration Deadlines Approaching For Annual Wrestling Event
LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 27, 2025) –  The 2025 Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament is set to take place Nov. 8–9 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln. Officials expect registrations to exceed last year’s record total of 587 youth wrestlers from across the Midwest.
Registration remains open until Friday, Oct. 31 for dual teams and until Thursday, Nov. 6 for individual competitors. Registration and detailed information can be found HERE. Walk-in registration will only be accepted at the Sandhills Global Event Center during weigh-ins, which will be held Friday, Nov. 7th from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Heartland Havoc features divisions for male and female wrestlers ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Individual competition will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8, followed by dual team competition on Sunday, Nov. 9. Medals will be awarded to the top wrestlers in each bracket, while team awards will go to the top two dual teams.
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 2024, Heartland Havoc attracted 587 wrestlers representing nine states, including Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Participation this year is limited to 600 wrestlers for the individual tournament and 16 teams for the dual competition. Early registration is encouraged, as spots are expected to fill quickly.
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.