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, 2025Â with more than 70 sports taking place across the state.
LATEST NEWS
Heartland Havoc Registration Open
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...
Deadlines Approaching for Pumpkin Run
Annual Youth Fun Run Set for Sunday, Sept. 28 Lincoln, Neb. (Sep. 10, 2025) — The highly anticipated Pumpkin Run, the nation's largest youth fun run, is gearing up for another exciting event this fall. Families and children from across the area are invited to...
Athletes of the Year Announced for Cornhusker State Games
LINCOLN, Neb. (Sept. 9, 2025) – A 14 year-old who defied all odds and a volunteer with her own amount of accomplishments, are among several outstanding Nebraska athletes earning recognition as 2025 Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Athletes of the Year. In all, six...
Pumpkin Run Returns September 28
Promising Fun for Thousands of Youth Runners Lincoln, Neb. (Aug. 22, 2025) — The highly anticipated Pumpkin Run, the nation’s largest youth fun run, is gearing up for another exciting event this fall. Scheduled for Sunday, September 28, in Lincoln’s Railyard district,...
Final State Games Statistics and Highlights
Lincoln, Neb. (July 21, 2025)— The 2025 Cornhusker State Games concluded Sunday after its second weekend was held across Nebraska communities including Lincoln, Omaha, Weeping Water, Raymond, Grand Island, North Platte, and others. The event drew over 7,700...
State Games Second Weekend Set
Lincoln, Neb (July 16, 2025) – The final weekend of the 2025 Cornhusker State Games is officially underway, featuring 38 remaining sports taking place at venues across Nebraska. Competitions began Tuesday, July 15, and will continue through Sunday, July 20. To date,...
STAY UP TO DATE
Stay up to date with the latest Nebraska Sports Council news.