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General Information

DATES: July 9-12, 2026

SITE: Midwest Pickleball Club – 12125 S 156th St Suite 101, Papillion, NE 68138

NOTES: Final schedule of events will be posted at CornhuskerStateGames.com the week of competition. Schedules are subject to change, depending on number of entries.

*Start times will be determined by July 3!
*Draws posted the day of your event!

Age determined by July 9, 2026
 

MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:

1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.

2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:

Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.

Events

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Thursday AM – Senior Gender Doubles
Thursday Evening – Junior Doubles
Friday AM – Senior Mixed Doubles
Friday Evening – Gender Singles
Saturday AM – Men’s Doubles
Saturday Afternoon – Women’s Doubles
Sunday – Mixed Doubles

EVENTS:

Junior (Amateur)

Men’s Doubles: 12U
Men’s Doubles: 14U

Women’s Doubles: 12U
Women’s Doubles: 14U

Adult Doubles (Amateur)

Men’s Doubles 2.5: Ages 14+
Men’s Doubles 2.5: Ages 45+
Men’s Doubles 2.5: Ages 60+

Women’s Doubles 2.5: Ages 14+
Women’s Doubles 2.5: Ages 45+

Men’s Doubles 3.0: Ages 14+
Men’s Doubles 3.0: Ages 45+
Men’s Doubles 3.0: Ages 60+

Women’s Doubles 3.0: Ages 14+
Women’s Doubles 3.0: Ages 45+

Men’s Doubles 3.5: Ages 45+
Men’s Doubles 3.5: Ages 60+

Women’s Doubles 3.5: Ages 14+
Women’s Doubles 3.5: Ages 45+
Women’s Doubles 3.5: Ages 60+

Men’s Doubles 4.0: Ages 45+
Men’s Doubles 4.0 and Above: Ages 60+

Women’s Doubles 4.0: Ages 14+
Women’s Doubles 4.0 and Above: Ages 45+

Men’s Doubles 4.5: Ages 14+
Men’s Doubles 4.5: Ages 45+

Women’s Doubles 4.5: Ages 14+
Women’s Doubles 4.5 and Above: Ages 45+

Men’s Doubles 5.0: Any Age

Women’s Doubles 5.0: Any Age

Adult Singles (Amateur)

Men’s Singles 2.5: Ages 14+
Men’s Singles 3.0: Ages 14+
Men’s Singles: 3.5: Ages 14+
Men’s Singles: 4.0: Ages 14+
Men’s Singles: 4.5: Ages 14+
Men’s Singles: 5.0: Ages 14+

Women’s Singles 2.5: Ages 14+
Women’s Singles 3.0: Ages 14+
Women’s Singles: 3.5: Ages 14+
Women’s Singles: 4.0: Ages 14+
Women’s Singles: 4.5: Ages 14+
Women’s Singles: 5.0: Ages 14+

Mixed Doubles (Amateur)

Mixed Doubles 2.5: Ages 14-44
Mixed Doubles 2.5: Ages 45+
Mixed Doubles 2.5: Ages 60+

Mixed Doubles 3.0: Ages 14-44
Mixed Doubles 3.0: Ages 45+
Mixed Doubles 3.0: Ages 60+

Mixed Doubles 3.5: Ages 14-44
Mixed Doubles 3.5: Ages 45+
Mixed Doubles 3.5: Ages 60+

Mixed Doubles 4.0: Ages 45+

Mixed Doubles 4.0 and Above: Ages 60+

Mixed Doubles 4.5 and Above: Any age

 

*We will have start times determined by July 3rd!
*We will have draws posted the day of your event!

Competition Format and Rules

The Cornhusker State Games Pickleball event is a skills rated tournament. Depending on the number of entries in each event, we may have age within skills rated. In doubles events, the skill level is determined by the partner with the highest skill level. Indicated skill ratings may be reviewed and modified by the Sport Directors.
 
Events will be round robin with a possible single elimination bracket, depending on the number of entries. The Sport Directors reserve the right to modify the divisions and format based on the number of participants. Depending on the number of entries, a combination of skill level and age will determine brackets.
 
Athletes are allowed to participate in only one skill level per event. There is a maximum of three events per participant.
 
USA Pickleball Association rules will apply. Official rules can be found at USAPA.org.

Registration Fees & Deadlines

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  • Purchase official gear for the 2026 Cornhusker State Games via the online apparel shop HERE.
  • All apparel will be shipped directly to you, so you can rock your official gear in style!
  • No packet pickup required – competition info and items will be available onsite or online with details sent straight to your inbox.

Get ready to gear up and represent the 2026 Cornhusker State Games!

PRICING DEADLINES:

$40 for first event until February 18
$45 for first event until April 22
$50 for first event until June 17
$55 for first event until Final Deadline on July 1

Additional events – $15

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:  Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.

Further Information

Sport Specific Questions: Please contact Matthew Barlow at mbarlow@mwpickleballclub.com.

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

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