Omaha Sports Commission

The second annual Platte River Rumble Collegiate Meet is set! Join us in cheering on these top athletes as they compete for the team and individual titles!

You won’t want to miss this chance to marvel at the majesty and determination of Olympic-level competitors vying for global glory in Jumping, Dressage and Vaulting. This annual culmination of this premier individual series showcases the best equestrian athletes IN THE WORLD. The FEI World Cup™ Finals takes place at the CHI Health Center Omaha, located right in the heart of the city’s downtown with lodging, restaurants and parks all within walking distance. Join us as Omaha’s downtown arena will be transformed into the headquarters of equestrian sport – with stabling, a warm-up area, the competition arena, dining venues and a [...]

The regional spelling bee returns to Omaha for the 94th year, dating back to 1929. Students from all across Nebraska and part of Iowa will compete to win the Omaha Sports Commission Regional Bee! The National Spelling Bee was formed in 1925. To reach the Scripps National Spelling Bee, students must compete at and win a series of bees to reach their regional bee. The winners of the regional bees move on to compete at Nationals. One winner will travel from Omaha, Nebraska to National Harbor, Maryland and compete on a national stage, aired on ESPN.