There are a variety of sports in Nebraska. Private organizations, colleges and universities, and other clubs across the state that offer sports throughout Nebraska.
Professional sports edit
The following are professional sports teams that currently play in the state, or have been confirmed as future teams.
| Club | Sport | League | Championships | Founded | Started play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Saltdogs | Baseball | American Association (independent) | 1 (2009)[1] | 2001 | 2001 |
| Omaha Supernovas | Indoor volleyball | Pro Volleyball Federation | 0 | 2023[2] | 2024 |
| Omaha Beef | Indoor football | National Arena League | 2 (2021, 2023) | 1999 | 2000 |
| Omaha Storm Chasers | Baseball | Pacific Coast League (AAA) | 5 (1969, 1970, 1978, 1990, 2011, 2013, 2014) | 1969 | 1969 |
| Omaha Heart | Indoor football | Legends Football League | 0 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Nebraska Bugeaters FC | Soccer | United Premier Soccer League | 0 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Omaha Kings FC | Indoor soccer | Major League Indoor Soccer | 0 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Omaha Queens FC | Indoor soccer | Premier Arena Soccer League | 0 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Union Omaha | Soccer | USL League One | 1 (2021) | 2019 | 2020 |
| North Platte 80s | Baseball | Pecos League (independent) | 0 | 2023 | 2024 |
College sports edit
Amateur sports edit
There are several semi-professional or club sports in Nebraska.
| Club | Sport | League | Titles | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Stockmen | Football | Heartland Football Association | 4 | 2014 |
| Lincoln Stars | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | 5 | 1996 |
| Omaha Lancers | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | 10 | 1986 |
| Tri-City Storm | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | 1 | 2006 |
| No Coast Derby Girls | Roller derby | Women's Flat Track Derby Association | 0 | 2005 |
| Omaha Rollergirls | Roller derby | Women's Flat Track Derby Association | 0 | 2006 |
| Hastings Sodbusters | Baseball | Independence League Baseball (Collegiate summer baseball) | 2018 | 2018 |
| Fremont Moo | Baseball | Independence League Baseball (Collegiate summer baseball) | 2019 | 2019 |
| Nebraska Prospects | Baseball | Independence League Baseball (Collegiate summer baseball) | 2022 | 2022 |
| North Platte Plainsmen | Baseball | Independence League Baseball (Collegiate summer baseball) | 2022 | 2022 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ S, Jay. "SALTDOGS HISTORY • Lincoln Saltdogs". Lincoln Saltdogs. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Omaha Supernovas | Nebraska Pro Volleyball". supernovas.com. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-09-14.