Opening Night Set for July 10
LINCOLN, Neb. (June 11, 2025) — With just one month remaining until the 41st annual Cornhusker State Games (CSG), Nebraska Sports Council officials are encouraging Nebraskans to register soon for the state’s largest amateur sports festival.
More than 3,500 participants are already signed up, and organizers expect over 8,000 athletes of all ages and skill levels to take part in 70+ sports taking place across Lincoln and surrounding communities from July 10–20.
The Games officially kick off with Opening Night festivities on Thursday, July 10 from 7–8 p.m. in front of Pinnacle Bank Arena. The event is free and open to the public, featuring entertainment, free Hiland Dairy ice cream, and a family-friendly celebration to launch this year’s competition.
Registration and sport-specific information can be found at CornhuskerStateGames.com.
Opening Night sponsors include presenting partners: Arby’s of Lincoln, Liberty First Credit Union, J & H Specialty Contracting, and Visit Lincoln. Other contributing sponsors include: Crete Carrier Corp./Shaffer Trucking, Hiland Dairy, News Channel Nebraska, Digital Sky, and Complete Weddings and Events.
The Cornhusker State Games is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council, a non-profit organization that also produces the Lincoln and Omaha Corporate Games, Pumpkin Run, Nebraska DiamondFest, Nebraska NetFest, Nebraska Showdown Volleyball Tournament, Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament, and the WellPower Movement.
Platinum sponsors include: FMNE Insurance, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, Grand Island Tourism, and Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln. For more information, visit NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.
