{"id":53692,"date":"2019-09-11T00:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T00:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=53692"},"modified":"2019-09-11T00:00:53","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T00:00:53","slug":"newcomers-sports-guide-omaha-nebraska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2019\/09\/newcomers-sports-guide-omaha-nebraska\/","title":{"rendered":"A Newcomer’s Sports Guide to Omaha, Nebraska"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve just moved to Omaha\u2014welcome! You\u2019ve found yourself in one of the best cities on the planet, full of things to do, eat and see. But before you settle in, there are a few things you should know. Here in Nebraska, we are known for many things\u2014steaks, a wonderful business scene, friendly people and much more. But our dedication to sports is second to none.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right! Omaha is definitely a sports city, home to the UNO Mavericks<\/a>, the Creighton Blue Jays<\/a>, and the Omaha Storm Chasers<\/a> and, only a few miles away are the UNL Cornhuskers<\/a>. So don\u2019t be surprised if you start painting your face and collecting jerseys\u2014it\u2019s expected when you live here.<\/p>\n

To help you get acclimated to being an Omaha sports fan, we rounded up the essential teams in the city. On this list, you\u2019ll find a team for almost every sport from baseball and rugby and roller derby and hockey!<\/p>\n

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Baseball<\/h2>\n

Omaha Storm Chasers<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The Storm Chasers are our local Minor League Baseball team. They\u00a0were\u00a0originally known as the\u00a0Omaha\u00a0Royals when they\u00a0were\u00a0established as a member of the Triple-A American Association in 1969. Since they were established in 1969, they have brought home seven league championships. You can catch one of their home games at Werner Park<\/a> in Papillion<\/a>. If you\u2019re planning on bringing the whole family, we recommend going on a Sunday\u2014or FUNday\u2014when Warner Park offers special treats for kids, including a pre-game race around the bases, live music from the Omaha Street Percussion<\/a>, and visits from local clowns and balloon artists!<\/p>\n

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Collegiate Baseball Championship<\/a><\/h3>\n

One of our favorite things to do in June every year is to attend the Collegiate Baseball Championship at TD Ameritrade Park<\/a>, when eight teams come to Omaha to battle it out! We are so proud to be the host city for this famous event, not only because of the nail-biting games, but also the festivities surrounding it. Don\u2019t miss tailgating, a championship weekend tradition, and make sure to pay a visit to the Fan Fest<\/a>, a family-friendly festival near the park packed with interactive games, food trucks, breweries, live music and more!<\/p>\n

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College Teams<\/h2>\n

The UNO Mavericks<\/a><\/h3>\n

Just because the University of Nebraska Omaha<\/a> is a top tier college, offering more than 200 programs of study, doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t also love competing! The Mavericks feature several highly ranked teams, including hockey, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and more that we love supporting all year long.<\/p>\n

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The UNL Cornhuskers<\/a><\/h3>\n
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