NSAA State Baseball Championships to Remain at Werner Park Through 2028

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers, University of Nebraska Omaha and the Nebraska School Activities Association have signed a contract to continue holding the NSAA State Baseball Championships in Sarpy County and Omaha for the next four years, through the 2027-28 season.

The Championships will be held May 16-23, 2025; May 15-22, 2026; May 17-24, 2027; and May 15-22, 2028, with games played at Werner Park in Papillion, Tal Anderson Field in Omaha and secondary venues around the Omaha Metro, including Fricke Field, Papillion-La Vista South and two additional facilities to be named later.

“The Omaha Storm Chasers are excited to continue hosting the Nebraska High School Baseball Championships at Werner Park for the next four years,” said Storm Chasers Manager of Special Events Anthony Goetz. “We are grateful for our partnership with the NSAA and Omaha Athletics and look forward to providing a state-of-the-art venue for high school athletes and their families.”

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Omaha Storm Chasers and the NSAA to host the Nebraska High School Baseball Championships at the University of Nebraska at Omaha,” said UNO Assistant Athletic Director – Event Management *Ethan Anderson*. “There has been tremendous growth in the Championship over the past three years and we believe that we can continue to grow and promote the sport. Omaha Athletics thanks Martie Cordaro and the Omaha Storm Chasers staff, as well as the NSAA, for their collaboration and vision in the growth and evolution of this event."

Werner Park, home of the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, has been a host site for the NSAA State Baseball Championship since 2013. Tal Anderson Field, home of the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks baseball team, has hosted NSAA State Baseball Championship games since 2022.

ABOUT THE OMAHA STORM CHASERS

The Omaha Storm Chasers are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. Omaha has served as Kansas City’s Triple-A affiliate since 1969, the third-longest active affiliation in Minor League Baseball. The club has won eight league championships and sent over 330 players to play for various Major League teams since its inception. For more information, including tickets, promotions, stats, news and more, visit omahastormchasers.com, and follow the team on X @omastormchasers, on Instagram @omahastormchasers, and “like” the team on Facebook at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

ABOUT THE NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is a voluntary nonprofit organization that has been in existence and serving the youth of Nebraska since 1910. The NSAA administers the statewide high school activities program for high school students in Nebraska. The NSAA offers students opportunities for involvement, participation and healthy competition, while fostering overall mental, physical and social development through its 24 sanctioned sports and five activities.