Lincoln, Nebraska Sports Facilities for Events
Brimming with energy and optimism, Lincoln is home to first-class facilities through its university connection—and a whole lot moreIntroduction
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
Lincoln has a reputation for hosting successful events from across the spectrum. From baseball to bowling and jogging to juggling, Lincoln is the prime location to host your next sporting event.
The Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed is dedicated to honor and preserve American hot rod and racing history. This amazing museum showcases a stunning array of history-making cars, engines, parts, pedal cars, automotive toys and memorabilia. It is located in a 135,000 square foot facility.
Lincoln Children’s Zoo is home to more than 400 animals as well as 40 endangered animals including the Sumatran tiger and Matschie’s tree kangaroo. Plus, feed a giraffe, watch a cheetah run, and meet fossa, ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, meerkats & more.
With 40 acres of pumpkins and over 50 different activities for children and adults, Roca Berry Farm is a must visit for all of your Fall needs.
Create, discover and learn through the Power of Play. The Lincoln Children’s Museum offers three floors and 23,300 square feet of hands-on exhibits and imaginative programs that allow children and adults to discover the adventure of learning through play together.
Robber’s Cave is Lincoln’s oldest tourist destination and the city’s one-and-only underground attraction. Robber’s Cave is a 5,000-square-foot, hand-dug cave that your group will love.
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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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Lincoln, Nebraska Sports Facility Spotlight
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 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.
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.
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
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.
Sandhills Global Youth Complex
Sports: Baseball, Softball
Opening in 2025, this complex will sit just north of downtown Lincoln and play host to youth tournaments for all abilities and age levels.