About the Science Olympiad
Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is the premier team STEM competition in the nation, providing standards-based challenges to over 6,600 teams at 425 tournaments in all 50 states. It promotes scientific inquiry, hands-on problem-solving, and collaboration through a diverse range of rigorous, standards-based challenges for middle and high school students at local, state, and national levels. Students develop practical skills and a strong foundation in STEM by competing in building events, lab experiments, and written tests, often working in pairs within a 15-student team. Become a member through your State Chapter to play.
2026 NEBRASKA STATE TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Tournament Date
Saturday April 18, 2026
Location
UNL - EAST CAMPUS
Lincoln, NE 68503 MAP
State Director
Register Your Team for the State Tournament
TEAM REGISTRATION
Event and Student Registration will be available in March.
State Tournament Documents and Forms
2026 Division B State Schedule
2026 Division C State Schedule
Documents for Coaches - Required Tournament Forms and More
(more to come)
Start Learning about Science Olympiad Today
Official 2026 Event Rules - Request the official event rules for Division B and/or Division C
National Science Olympiad Site
Getting Ready for the Tournament: A panel of Science Olympiad coaches representing Middle School and High School programs from around the country tackled questions and offered last minute tips to ensure that your team has a great tournament experience.