26 Teams Registered So Far
KEARNEY, Neb. (March 10, 2026) – The Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament will take place May 9-10, 2026, at Patriot Park and Harvey Park in Kearney.
Currently, 26 teams are registered for the tournament, representing communities including Amherst, Cozad, Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Kearney and York. Limited openings remain in select divisions, with three spots available in the 10U division and two spots remaining in the 12U division.
Divisions offered include 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U, with each team guaranteed a minimum of three games. Champions and runners-up in each division will receive custom Nebraska DiamondFest medals.
The 8U division will compete in a one-day tournament on May 9, while teams in the 10U through 18U divisions will compete throughout the weekend for gold and silver medals.
Registration is still open at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com. The final deadline to register is April 29 at 11:59 p.m.
The Nebraska Sports Council is organizing the event with support from Visit Kearney, Kearney Parks and Recreation, and the Kearney Competitive Girls Softball Association. Additional local partners include John Deere | AKRS, Nebraska State Fair, Sukup Manufacturing Co. | Ramco, Angus Burgers & Shakes, Edgewater Insurance +Â Real Estate, The Chicken Coop, and Walmart .
The Nebraska Sports Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and promoting active, healthy lifestyles.