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Omaha is a growing sports destination, and the arrival of League One Volleyball (LOVB) has created another exciting entertainment option for the more than 14 million people who visit the city each year. Season tickets are now on sale for the eight local matches during LOVB Omaha’s inaugural season beginning January 10th. The Omaha games will take place at Liberty First Credit Union Arena and Baxter Arena. The team’s roster includes decorated American volleyball players, including Olympic medalists, NCAA Champions and international superstars. LOVB recently announced its groundbreaking of a 66,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art training facility near 192nd & Highway 370 in Gretna, further solidifying the league’s commitment to growing the sport in the city. Omaha’s successes in hosting major events like the NCAA Men’s College World Series, U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and NCAA Championships and its wins securing new pro teams, like the Pro Volleyball Federation’s Supernovas and LOVB Omaha,...

From the best college baseball in the country and NCAA Division I tournaments to BMX races, USA Triathlon events and high school national championships, Omaha is a city known for hosting sporting events with Olympic-level zest and expertise. Now, an exciting inaugural event is in the works for May 2025. The Omaha Sports Commission’s first-ever Aksarben Tirc will attract elite criterium cyclists and fans. (“Aksarben” is famously “Nebraska” spelled backwards, so organizers played with the concept by spelling "Crit," short for "Criterium," backwards as "Tirc.") A criterium is a high-speed bicycle road race consisting of multiple laps on a short, closed circuit, providing a thrilling experience for both participants and spectators. Cyclists will navigate a one-mile course where racehorses once thundered at Ak-Sar-Ben Race Track and Coliseum. The event name and logo – a cyclist crouched on a bike and shadowed by a racehorse – pay homage to the area’s rich history. By hosting this...

So far this year, the Omaha Visitors Center and airport information kiosks have assisted 33,972 visitors. To enhance its experience and promote local businesses, the Omaha Visitors Center, located at 10th & Harney Street, has expanded its hours of operation during major events and is celebrating social holidays like National Tea Day and National Donut Day. Partnering with local businesses like The Tea Smith, Le Quartier Bakery & Cafe, Pettit’s Pastry, Olsen’s Bake Shop, The Bubbly Tart and others, the Omaha Visitors Center staff and volunteers serve curated treats to anyone who stops by for information or inspiration. To spread awareness about the center and show appreciation to the hospitality community, members of the visitors center team also deliver goodies to local hotel frontline staff prior to the holiday and encourage the hotel staff to direct guests their way. It’s a sweet recipe for happy visitors and successful partnerships.