Great Sporting Event Venues in Lincoln, Nebraska

Brimming with energy and optimism, Lincoln is home to first-class facilities through its university connection—and a whole lot more

Introduction

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

Lincoln is easily accessible via Interstates 80 from east to west and 180 from the north. If you’re flying in, the Lincoln Airport (LNK) is located just northwest of downtown and offers passenger flights to and from major destinations such as Chicago, Denver and Houston through United Airlines.

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“Obviously Lincoln is a great community and I think it is a hotbed for what we do.The Bob Devaney Center is one of the top venues and that’s why we continue to come back.They have done a great job of integrating the big screen technology, the seating, and keeping it a tight environment.​”

— Pete Isais, Director of National Events, USA Wrestling (USA Wrestling Final X)

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NORCECA Olympic qualifier

PINNACLE BANK ARENA

Sports Covered: Basketball, hockey, ice skating, multipurpose indoor, volleyball

Nicknamed “The Vault”, this multipurpose indoor arena unlocks great potential for tournament planners, offering 15,500 seats for spectator viewing. Located in Lincoln’s West Haymarket District, the arena is home to the University of Nebraska’s men’s and women’s basketball teams and is a premier destination for concerts. The arena has hosted large tournaments and events like the FIVB Volleyball Nations League, which hosted a round robin tournament in June of 2019.

Speedway Village

SPEEDWAY SPORTS COMPLEX

Sports Covered: Basketball, football, futsal, soccer, volleyball

With nine outdoor sports fields, a 100,000-square-foot indoor turf facility and a 80,000-square-foot indoor basketball and volleyball-centric facility, the Speedway Sports Complex stakes its case for the most utilitarian of its kind within the entire region. The complex additionally features a performance training gym and an interactive trampoline park, giving family members something to do during long tournament hours.

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BOB DEVANEY SPORTS CENTER

Sports Covered: Gymnastics, swimming & diving, track & field, volleyball, wrestling

Set on campus at the University of Nebraska, this multipurpose complex includes three main buildings which house the Cornhusker gymnastics, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball and wrestling programs. A 7,907-seat main arena is home to the volleyball team, while the Devaney Center Natatorium features 10 swimming lanes and offers seating for 1,000 spectators. The Devaney Sports Center Indoor Track features a 200-meter hydraulic-banked track and offers 5,000 seats.

Lancaster Event Center

Sandhills Global Event Center

Sports Covered: Equestrian, multipurpose, rodeo

Creating meaningful memories with top-notch events is the goal of the Sandhills Global Event Center, home to the National Quarter Horse shows and many other events throughout the year. The LEC features a pair of arenas, three pavilions and office space. The National High School Finals Rodeo was held at the event center in 2021 and will be held there again in 2026 and 2027.

Kinetic Sports Complex

KINETIC SPORTS COMPLEX

Sports Covered: Volleyball, basketball

One of Lincoln’s newest facilities, the complex boasts 93,500 square feet of indoor space with an eight-basketball court/12-volleyball court setup in addition to a 5,000-square-foot athletic training center.

Lincoln Sports Foundation (LSF)

LINCOLN SPORTS FOUNDATION (LSF)

Sports Covered: Covered: Soccer, volleyball, basketball

Located on over 100 acres, LSF boasts professionally maintained soccer fields to host major tournaments in addition to 11 indoor volleyball courts and one indoor turf field.

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