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General Information
DATE:
Men/Women 4’s – July 19, 2026
Coed Doubles – July 19, 2026
SITE: Lincoln Sports Foundation
**Specific times will be included on tournament schedules.
SCHEDULES: Tournament brackets and schedules will be posted the day of competition. Check in will be at 7:30am with play starting at 8am.Â
COMPETITION FORMAT: Play will be determined by the number of entries.
RULES: USA Volleyball rules will apply.
UNIFORMS: Matching uniforms are encouraged, but not required.
AWARDS/PRIZES: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each bracket. NEW! Cash Payouts to places are TBD on number of team entries.
MEDAL PICKUP:Â 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:Â 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
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Grass Men 4s
Grass Women 4s
Grass Doubles – Coed
NOTE: USA Volleyball and top recreation league teams should enter the power division in their appropriate class. The director may reclassify some teams as needed, and may combine or cancel events depending on the number of entries. The actual day each event is scheduled to play is tentative depending on the number of entries. Competition in each event should be completed in one day. Teams will be notified of dates, starting times and game sites at least one week before they are scheduled to play.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Exclusive Online Apparel Store!
- 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:
DOUBLES —
$50 per team until February 18
$60 per team until April 22
$70 per team until June 17
$80 per team FINAL DEADLINE on July 1
4’s —
$120 per team until February 18
$130 per team until April 22
$140 per team until June 17
$150 per team FINAL DEADLINE on July 1
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:Â Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.
Further Information
Sport Specific Questions: Contact Volleyball Director Jack MacLean at macleanjack13@gmail.com or Pimmi Philip at pimmiphilip96@gmail.com.
Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.
info@nebraskasportscouncil.com
Phone: 402-471-2544
Mailing address:Â
PO Box 29366
Lincoln, NE 68529
Shipping address:
7620 N 70th
Lincoln, NE 68517








