OUR MISSION
The Nebraska Sports Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission of providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities and promoting healthy and active lifestyle choices. We function as Nebraska’s leader in sports and wellness events management.
WHO WE ARE
The NSC is pleased to offer opportunities for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities! We create opportunities for members of our community to showcase athletic talents, participate for pure enjoyment, meet new friends, make family memories, test mental and physical limits and achieve healthier lifestyles.
Thank you to our Platinum Partners!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEBRASKA SHOWDOWN
Nebraska Showdown Volleyball Tournament features competition for 11-18-year-old age groups Approximately 150-200 teams from across the Midwest attend this event.
NEBRASKA DIAMONDFEST
Held annually in Kearney, serves as a thrilling showcase of the extraordinary skill, unwavering dedication, and fierce competitive spirit exhibited by elite fast-pitch softball players from across the region.
CORNHUSKER STATE GAMES
The 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games are scheduled for July 10-20, 2025 with more than 70 sports taking place across the state.
LATEST NEWS
Cornhusker State Games Athletes of the Year Named
LINCOLN, Neb. (Sept. 19, 2024) – An 80 year-old four-time cancer survivor and a 17 year-old who bowled a perfect game, are among several outstanding Nebraska athletes earning recognition as 2024 Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Athletes of the Year. In all, six athletes...
Nebraska NetFest Set For October 12-13 In Kearney
Kearney, Neb. (Sep. 5, 2024) —Nebraska NetFest is set to deliver a thrilling weekend of pickleball and volleyball action on October 12-13, 2024. This event brings together athletes from across the state to compete in both sports, fostering a sense of community and...
Registration Now Open for Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament
LINCOLN, Neb. (September 3, 2024) – The Nebraska Sports Council has announced that registration is open for the 2024 Heartland Havoc wrestling tournament, set to take place November 9-10, 2024, at Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln. For more information and to...
Final State Games Highlights and Statistics
Lincoln (July 24, 2024) — The 2024 Cornhusker State Games concluded Sunday, with 27 sports across venues in Lincoln, Omaha, Weeping Water, Raymond, and other locations. Overall, the Cornhusker State Games attracted 8,157 participants in 70 sports compared to 8,127 in...
State Games Last Weekend Set
Lincoln, Neb (July 19, 2024) —The final weekend of competition in the 2024 Cornhusker State Games (CSG) is set to take place on July 20-21, promising an action-packed conclusion to this year’s event with 36 sports taking center stage. The Games’ participant count has...
State Games Opening Weekend Highlights
Lincoln (July 16, 2024)— The opening weekend of the 2024 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up Sunday, with 36 sports taking place at venues in and around Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, and several other communities. A memorable performance...
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