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
Nebraska Sports Council Launches 2026 Season with Nebraska Showdown
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 21, 2026) — The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) will open its 2026 event season this weekend with the Nebraska Showdown, a junior volleyball tournament held in partnership with Nebraska Juniors Volleyball and VCNebraska. The competition will feature...
STATE GAMES ENTRY FEES TO INCREASE AFTER APRIL 22
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 15, 2026) — Organizers of the Cornhusker State Games are encouraging athletes to complete their registration before their price increase at 11:59 p.m. on April 22. Registration details and a full list of sports are available...
2026 NE Showdown Returns This Spring
Team Registration open through April 1 LINCOLN, Neb. (March 31, 2026) — Registration remains open for the 2026 Nebraska Showdown through Wednesday, April 1. NE Showdown is one of the Midwest’s premier junior volleyball tournaments, scheduled for April 25–26 in...
REGISTER FOR THE 2026 402 BASH
LINCOLN, Neb. (March 19, 2026) - Registration remains open for the 402 Bash, a men’s slow pitch softball tournament set to take place August 28–30, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The tournament will be held at the Sandhills Global Youth Complex, featuring high-quality...
Nebraska DiamondFest Set for May 9-10 in Kearney
26 Teams Registered So Far KEARNEY, Neb. (March 10, 2026) – The Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament will take place May 9-10, 2026, at Patriot Park and Harvey Park in Kearney. Currently, 26 teams are registered for the tournament, representing...
2026 Nebraska Showdown Approaching
127 Teams Currently Registered LINCOLN, Neb. (February 20, 2026) — Registration remains open for the 2026 Nebraska Showdown, one of the Midwest’s premier junior volleyball tournaments. Teams may register through Wednesday, April 1, with all team rosters due by April...
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