Nebraska Sports Coalition

USA Triathlon Multisport National Championship Festival Presented by Mutual of Omaha
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-08 | Lake Cunningham, 8660 Lake Cunningham Road, Omaha, NE, United States
The 2025 USA Triathlon Multisport Festival is coming back to Omaha! Races will be held at Lake Cunningham, a 390-acre lake surrounded by a 1,050-acre park located in north central Omaha. Lake Cunningham underwent significant renovations beginning in 2017 and reopened in August 2021. Athletes can expect a rolling bike course with a scenic and relatively flat run course with lake views.

OSCAS (Omaha Sports Commission Award Show)
2025-05-29 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | The Relevant Center, 21220 Elkhorn Drive, Elkhorn, NE, 68022, United States
The Omaha Sports Commission holds an annual awards event called the OSCAS. We celebrate the best of Omaha sports — from the athletes to the coaches to people behind the scenes who make Omaha sports happen.

NSAA Boys Class C State Golf Championships
2025-05-28 - 2025-05-29 | Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, 2800 N. Shady Bend Road, Grand Island, NE, 68801, United States
Class C
100 Boy Golfers from across the state of Nebraska will qualify from districts
NSAA State Championship to be held in Grand Island NE at Jackrabbit Run Golf Course
2 days of competition

NSAA State Baseball Championship
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-23, 2025-05-16 - 2025-05-17 | Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE, 68046, United States
The Nebraska School Activities Association will be hosting state baseball championships, May 16-17 and 19-23. Games in Sarpy County will be held at Werner Park, Fricke Field and Papillion-La Vista South High School. This year’s competing classes include: A, B & C.
Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $9 for student; $80 all-tournament pass.

Aksarben Tirc
2025-05-17 15:00 - 21:30 | Aksarben Village, 67th & Center streets, Omaha, NE, United States
The Aksarben Tirc (Crit Nebraska backwards) is bringing racing back to Aksarben! This criterium race will be a high energy high paced event on the streets of Aksarben. A criterium is a bicycle race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over public roads closed to normal traffic. We like to describe it as Formula 1 on a bicycle! Join us in Aksarben Village on May 17 for a race like no other.

Mid Nebraska Regional Cornhole Tournament
2025-03-28 - 2025-03-29 | Hastings City Auditorium, 400 N. Hastings Avenue, Hastings, NE, 68901, United States
Big Payouts!!
Friday: Blind Draws – Int/Comp and Adv/Open
Saturday: Doubles Rounders – Split into Tiered Double Elimination Brackets, Followed by Singles
Please see website for event times and costs.

Whoopers & Hoopers
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23 | NE
The Hastings Family YMCA is excited to be partnering with Whoopers and Hoopers to bring back one of the biggest basketball tournaments in the Midwest! This tournament will be played 5v5, full court, with men’s and women’s divisions. The Men’s 40+ Division will be played 4v4 on a shorter full court. Get your team together and join us for a fun weekend with great competition!
This tournament includes payouts for every division, t-shirts, and a player’s party! Every division is guaranteed 3 games. Multiple event venues will be used.

Nebraska USA Folkstyle Wrestling State Championships
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16 | Heartland Event Center and Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE, 68802, United States
Nebraska USA Wrestling (Nebraska Kids Wrestling Federation) is a non-profit organization that promotes amateur wrestling to all Nebraska wrestlers from little kids to adults. NEUSAW educates, promotes, and structures wrestling in both collegiate and international styles. We are dedicated to the improvement of all phases of Nebraska Wrestling. We are an affiliate of the national organization USA Wrestling, the national governing body for international-style amateur wrestling in the United States.
We are the designated representative for USA Wrestling in the State of Nebraska. It is our responsibility to carry out the guidelines and directives as set forth by USA Wrestling in the administration of this State. Both athletes and coaches may become members of USA Wrestling, and wrestling clubs may apply for charters from USA Wrestling. We also provide event sanctioning. The benefits of these services include insurance coverage, notifications of state and national news, tournament promotion and greater involvement in regional programs.
Event Times:
Saturday & Sunday – 9:00am-7:00pm

Nebraska ACL Inter-State Cornhole Tournament
2025-03-14 | Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Avenue, Hastings, NE, 68901, United States
Nebraska Interstate is here for the ACL! Mark your calendars for this awesome 3 day event with added prizes! This is a collaboration between Lincoln Cornhole and Lone Tree Throwers. Trophy boards will be available to the winners for all events (except crew cup)! Added prize money for all divisions and placements! Buy ins and payouts are all set by the ACL for interstate and state events! If you have questions about them, please message Brad Sebby. Please register via the ACL player APP using your player wallet. All payouts will be through the wallet app. Cash and check payouts will be issued for the added sponsor money!
Please contact lonetreethrowers@outlook.com for event costs and information.

Rodeo Grand Island
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-01 | Heartland Event Center and Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE, 68802, United States
The annual showcase featuring some of the best bullfighters, specialty acts and rodeo queens set to return to the Heartland Events Center for 2025.
“Rodeo Grand Island” will be back on the dirt inside the Heartland Events Center. The award-winning team from Sutton Rodeo returns after recently earning a Round 4 Top Bull win at the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas.
“Rodeo Grand Island” is a February tradition and an elite Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) rodeo. The event kicks off where top PRCA contestants will compete in all seven rodeo events: Bareback, Tie Down, Saddle Bronco, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.
Performances feature more than 400 PRCA contestants, including world champions, Wrangler National Finals qualifiers and circuit champions. This premium rodeo field will compete for prize money and an opportunity to compete in the 2025 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas!
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome such a premiere rodeo event back to Grand Island,” Heartland Events Center Executive Director Kyler Tarwater said. “The Heartland Events Center is proud to be able to host some of the best cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo stars from the area.”

Nebraska Coaches Association State Cheer and Dance Competition
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-22 | Heartland Event Center and Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE, 68802, United States
Varsity Spirit – UCA/NCA/UDA/NCA will continue to teach and educate coaches and teams regarding skills that are allowed by the NFHS at team camps and events in Nebraska.
Varsity Spirit will continue to assist the Nebraska Coaches Association in the operation of the annual Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships in February.
Event Times:
Thursday – 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-10:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-7:00pm

Flatwater Fracas Wrestling Event 2024
2024-12-13 - 2024-12-14 | Heartland Event Center and Fonner Park, 700 East Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE, 68802, United States
This is a premier wrestling event in the state of Nebraska. 20+ Teams over a 2 day event. They will be celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Flatwater Fracas. Teams from Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado will be competing. Boys and Girls will be competing. The following cities have been involved in the past: Grand Island Sr High, Northwest, Kearney, Lexington, Lincoln East, Lincoln Southwest Minden, Norfolk, Papillion LaVista South, Seward, Wood River, Bellevue West, Blair, Bennington, Columbus, Gretna East, Hastings, Lincoln Southwest, Lincoln Southeast, Waverly Out of state teams include: Manhattan, Eagle Crest, Garden City, Smith Center, Cheyenne East.
Both days Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and Competition begins at 9:30 a.m.
Tickets are available online only
Adult Day Pass – $15 Student Day Pass – $12 (5-18yo)
Children 4 and under – Free
*Clear Bag Policy will be in effect

NSAA Class A State Girls Golf Championships
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-15 | Riverside Golf Club, 2820 Riverside Drive, Grand Island, NE, 68801, United States
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and Grand Island Tourism are hosting the Class A Girls State Golf Championships. Girls will compete in their respective districts–qualifying to compete in the State Championship. Athletes will play 18 holes on Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday. Awards and medals will be presented to teams and individuals at the end of rounds Tuesday.

NFCA Kaiti Williams Memorial Leadoff Classic
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-07 | Papillion Landing Sports Complex, 868 West Lincoln Street, Papillion, NE, 68046, United States
The NFCA’s Leadoff Classics gather top collegiate and high school teams from around the country for highly competitive softball action at one site. The NFCA currently endorses high school tournaments in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia and Nebraska.

Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Solo National Championship
2024-09-03 - 2024-09-06 | Lincoln Airpark, 3401 W Luke, Lincoln, NE, 68524, United States
The 51st running of the Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals is set to run September 3-6 at the Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, NE.

Nebraska State Fair - High School Rodeo
2024-09-02 | Nebraska State Fair, 501 E Fonner Park Rd, Grand Island, NE, 68801, United States
Come out to the Nebraska State Fair and check out High School Rodeo where you will see competitions including Bareback, Bull riding, Saddle Bronc, Barrel Racing, Breakaway, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Girls Cutting, Tie Down, and Boys Cutting.

Nebraska State Fair - Marathon
2024-08-24 07:00 - 12:30 | Nebraska State Fair, 501 E Fonner Park Rd, Grand Island, NE, 68801, United States
Come out to the Nebraska State Fair and compete in the Marathon. It is a Boston qualifier on a USATF course certification, where water stations and snacks provided. Several different age divisions (see website) will compete with Male Female Co-ed, Cash prizes and medals. Spectators must purchase a ticket to watch beginning and ending of the race.
Events include: Marathon, ½ Marathon, Relay Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile Kid Run, Push Rim Wheelchair, Handcycle Divisions
Check-in is from 5:00-7:00am. Start time is at 7:00am and last approximately until 12:30pm

Nebraska State Fair - Ultimate Bull Fighting
2024-08-24 | Nebraska State Fair, 501 E Fonner Park Rd, Grand Island, NE, 68801, United States
Come out to the Nebraska State Fair and check out Ultimate Bull Fighting – A physical contest with humans and bulls to subdue and immobilize the bull. This event will take place at 7:00pm.

Nebraska State Fair - Ultimate Bull Riding
2024-08-23 | Nebraska State Fair, 501 E Fonner Park Rd, Grand Island, NE, 68801, United States
Come out to the Nebraska State Fair and check out Ultimate Bull Riding – A rodeo sport where a rider gets on a bucking bull and attempts to stay mounted while animal tries to buck off the rider “most dangerous 8 seconds in sports”. This will take place at 7:00pm.

GoSarpy.com Volleyball Classic
2024-08-22 - 2024-08-24 | Lied Activity Center, 2700 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
The GoSarpy.com Volleyball Classic, hosted by Bellevue University, continues to be one of the largest regular season volleyball tournaments in NAIA. Anywhere from 18-24 collegiate teams travel to Bellevue from across the country each year, in what what is one of the most competitive tournaments of the volleyball season.

Gravel Worlds
2024-08-21 - 2024-08-25 | Southeast Nebraska
YEAR 15!! The 2024 Garmin Gravel Worlds® promises an unparalleled challenge for the gravel enthusiast. We are charting a route of approximately 150 miles and over 10,000+ ft of climbing – adventuring through the rural farmlands of Southeastern Nebraska.
Overall Male and Female win the title of Captain of the Gravel Seas, World Champions Jersey, and Sword Trophy. World Championship jerseys are up for grabs in all gender and age categories.

Buffalo Bill Brawl Boxing Tournament
2024-07-27 - 2024-07-28 | D&N Event Center, 501 E Walker Road, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
The Buffalo Bill Brawl Boxing Tournament is back in action this July 26-28, 2024 in North Platte Nebraska.
Featuring boxers from Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Michigan, Montana, and more…
Spectator Info:
July 27 Competition
Start Time: Noon
Where: D&N Event Center
July 28 Competition
Start Time: Noon
Where: D&N Event Center
Doors open at 11:00 both days.
$20 entry/day
Kids under 10 and veterans enter free
Concessions available!
Competitor Info:
Pre-matched Tournament
Must be a registered USA Boxing Member.
• $25 Boxer Early Entry Fee
• $40 After July 1st
• Coaches Free
• Incentive for Officials
Event details at USABoxing.org
NO WALK-UP REGISTRATIONS!
Registration Open Now! https://usaboxing.webpoint.us/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp…
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
July 26 Mandatory Weigh Ins
When: 12:00pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Wild Bill’s Fun Center/Brigham’s Taproom
July 26 Coaches Social
When: 6:00pm
Where: Brigham’s Taproom
July 27 Competition
Start Time: Noon
Where: D&N Event Center
July 28 Competition
Start Time: Noon
Where: D&N Event Center

NXT Pro Basketball
2024-07-26 - 2024-07-28 | Kinetic Sports Complex, 150 SW 14th Pl, Lincoln, NE, 68528, United States
NXT Pro Basketball returns to Lincoln bringing the best high school teams from around the country to compete.

Cornhusker State Games Cycling Tour
2024-07-14 | Cody Park, 1601 N. Jeffers St., North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
North Platte Is Happy To Be The Host Of The Cornhusker State Games Cycle Tour.
We Encourage Everyone To Participate, No Matter Your Cycling Skill Level.
There Are 4 Events: 7.5 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, & 100 miles.
Registration Is Available At https://www.cornhuskerstategames.com/sports/cycling-tour/
Early Registration Ends On April 24th.
Fee: $25 for 7.5 mile route; $31 for 25, 50, or 100 mile route

Adventure Race
2024-07-13 | Stuhr Museum, 3133 US Highway 34, Grand Island, NE, 68801, United States
Adventure enthusiasts from across Nebraska are invited to join in the excitement as they navigate challenging terrain, conquer obstacles, and push their limits in pursuit of victory. The move to Grand Island represents a new chapter for the CSG Adventure Race, offering participants a fresh and invigorating setting to showcase their skills and determination. Grand Island offers unique terrain and exciting challenges that any Adventure Racer, from seasoned vet to first timer are sure to love!
A variety of routes, ranging from challenging to family-friendly, will be offered, all with their own unique twist. To view full event information and get registered, visit CSG Adventure Race.
Stuhr Museum–3133 W US Hwy 34 Grand Island NE 68801 (Corner of HWY 281/Hwy 34)
Hall County Park–Schimmer Drive, Grand Island NE 68801
Camp Augustine–South Locust and Interstate 80, Grand Island NE
Mormon Island Park–Interstate Exit Grand Island NE

Summer Volleyball Classic Series
2024-07-12 - 2024-07-13 | The Volleyball Academy, 11934 Portal Road, La Vista, NE, 68128, United States
The first event of our 2024 series of volleyball events will be held in LaVista, NE. Our tournament headquarters is located at The Volleyball Academy. Two levels of competition will challenge both JV & Varsity level squads. This unique tournament is great for building team comradery while playing other schools in advance of the high school season.

USA Roller Sports Indoor National Championships
2024-07-06 - 2024-08-03 | Speedway Sports Complex, 245 Speedway Cir., Lincoln, NE, 68502, United States
Come watch the best indoors skaters from around the country compete in speed, artistic, rink hockey, and roller derby.

2024 Nebraska Youth Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-15 | Gretna High School, 11335 South 204th Street, Gretna, NE, 68028, United States
The Nebraska Track and Field Youth Junior Olympic Champion will be held at Gretna High School, running from June 11th to 15th, with Throws and Steeple at the University of Nebraska Track complex in Lincoln.
This year Nebraska Track and Field will also be hosting the Nebraska Open and Masters Track & Field Championship at the same time.

Good Life Halfsy
2024-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | NE
Over 6000 runners annually can’t be wrong, right? The Good Life Halfsy has grown to become the largest race in the great state of Nebraska for good reason. Looking for a big race experience in the Midwest? Look no further than the Good Life Halfsy.
The Good Life Halfsy race course is point-to-point and features a net downhill elevation drop. We designed it that way to make this the race where you hit your PR. In fact, around 50% of Halfsy runners annually report notching their personal best in our post-race surveys
