News Release
LINCOLN, Neb. — 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 at CornhuskerStateGames.com.
Now in its 42nd year, the Cornhusker State Games will run July 9-19, 2026, featuring more than 70 sports across over 50 venues statewide, including Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, Fremont, Columbus, North Platte, and additional Nebraska communities. More than 8,000 competitors are expected to participate in this statewide celebration of sport.
The Games welcome participants of all ages and abilities, with divisions for youth, adults, and seniors. Whether aiming for podium finish or simply looking for a fun, active summer experience, participants can find a suitable opportunity. Many sports offer age- and skill based divisions, helping create a competitive and inclusive environment for all.
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.
Platinum partners include: FMNE Insurance, Grand Island Tourism, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln.
Diamond partners include: Arby’s of Lincoln, CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Digital Sky, Dormie Network, KOLN KGIN TV, Liberty First Credit Union, News Channel Nebraska, Omaha World Herald, Revolution Wraps, Sampson Construction, Sandhills Global, Sandhills Global Event Center, and WOWT First Alert 6.
Gold partners include: Allo Fiber, Bison, Inc., City of Lincoln, Connoisseur Media, Electronic Contracting Company, Gateway Mall, Grand Island Independent, Hurrdat Sports, J & H Specialty Contracting, Kawasaki, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank, Nebraska Lottery, Omaha Steaks, Pillar Restaurant Group, Sarpy County Tourism, Visit Fremont and Dodge County, Visit Kearney, Visit Lincoln, Visit North Platte and Visual Edge IT.
Silver partners include: AKRS Equipment / John Deere, Aviture, Black Hills Energy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Blumenstock Family Eyecare, Bruning Law Group, Casey’s, Certified Piedmontese, Complete Weddings and Events, Cox, Cycle Works, Empire Netting and Fence, Ethan Anderson Rhodig Legacy, Grinnell Mutual, Hiland Dairy, HOME Real Estate, Honda of Lincoln, Kidwell, Lincoln Pediatric Dentistry, Lincoln Saltdogs, Morrow Collision Center, NE Textile & Supply, Nebraska State Fair, NEBRASKAland Days, Norland Pure, Rallis & Bonilla Orthodontics, redthread, Renaissance Financial, Runza, Scheels-Lincoln, Scheels-Omaha, Southeast Community College, Sukup Manufacturing Co./RAMCO, Sysco-Lincoln, TELCOR, T.O. Haas Tire & Auto, Trophies Plus, Unanimous, Yankee Hill Brick, and Younes Hospitality.
Bronze partners include: Ameritas, Arby's of Omaha, B & R Stores, Chicken Coop Sports Bar & Grill, Commonwealth Electric Company, Crete Carrier/Shaffer Trucking, Dial Senior Living, Emerson Rogers, First Interstate Bank, Fōwling Warehouse Omaha, Graduate Hotels - Lincoln, Hornady, IC Energy Solutions, Image Inflators, JE Dunn, Kinkaider Brewing Co., Let’s Pickle, Lincoln Premium Poultry, Midwest Pickleball Club, NDOT Highway Safety Office, Nebraska Sheriffs’ Association, NEST 529, Olsson, Pinnacle Bank, Project ADAM, Quail Run Golf Course, Speece | Lewis A Bowman Company, UBT, UNICO Group, Unlimited Sports Solutions, UNL College of Journalism & Mass Communications, Valentino’s, Visit Columbus and Walmart/Sam's Club.
Player partners include: Angus Burgers & Shakes, Aspen Builders, Inc., Bluestem Health, Dean Machine, Edgewater Insurance + Real Estate, Firespring, Kearney SportsPlex, Lincoln Electric System, Lincoln Pediatric Group, SiteScapes, Inc., Sowers Club of Lincoln and The Wellbeing Partners.
Learn more at NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.