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State Games Opening Weekend Highlights
Lincoln, Neb. (July 14, 2026)—The 2026 Cornhusker State Games opened with a thrilling first weekend featuring competition in 40 sports at venues in Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha, and several other communities in Nebraska. One of the weekend's standout stories...
CSG Opening Night Set for July 9 in the Railyard
Trans-Atlantic Rower Taryn Smith to Light State Games Caldron LINCOLN, Neb. (June 30, 2026) — American adventurer and first solo American woman to complete the World's Toughest Row, Taryn Smith will help kick off the 42nd annual Cornhusker State Games as the...
Final Deadline for Cornhusker State Games Set for July 1
LINCOLN, Neb. (June 24, 2026) — Athletes looking to compete in the 2026 Cornhusker State Games have until Wednesday, July 1 at 11:59 p.m. to register for more than 70 sports featured in this year’s event. Competitions will take place July 9-19 in Lincoln, Omaha,...
JOIN THE ACTION FOR 2026 402 BASH
LINCOLN, Neb. (June 4, 2026) - Registration remains open for the 402 Bash, a men’s slow pitch softball tournament taking place August 28–30, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The tournament will be played at the Sandhills Global Youth Complex, featuring premier turf fields...
Fall Event Registration is Now Open!
Lincoln, Neb. (May 28, 2026) —The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) has officially opened registration for two exciting fall events: Pumpkin Run and Nebraska NetFest Pickleball. The Nebraska NetFest Singles & Mixed Doubles Pickleball Championships will be held October...
Excitement Builds for Cornhusker State Games Opening Night July 9
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 20, 2026)– The 42nd annual Cornhusker State Games will officially begin Thursday, July 9, as athletes, families and fans gather for Opening Night festivities outside Pinnacle Bank Arena beginning at 7 p.m. The ceremonial torch lighting will mark the...