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About Sandhills Global Event Center
Welcome to Sandhills Global Event Center, Lincoln’s expansive, adaptable venue known for hosting the nation’s largest rodeo, NHSFR, along with hundreds of events each year. Renamed on December 1, 2023, this 160-acre complex combines an indoor arena, outdoor venues, and a 1,300-site campground to accommodate 8,000 to 20,000+ attendees per event. Whether you’re planning a trade show, rodeo, concert, or large community gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details, parking options, transit access, and trusted hotel and dining recommendations to simplify your planning.
As your insider connection, we’ll help you secure your seats and navigate the layout, parking, and local amenities with ease. Remember, the venue includes notable spaces like the AuctionTime Grandstand Arena and FR8Star Pavilion, plus a robust campground for extended events. Let’s map out your visit in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Need a hand with logistics? We’ve got you. From on-site parking choices and RV parking to nearby partner hotels offering exclusive SGEC links, you’ll find convenient options to fit your schedule and budget. If you’re attending NHSFR in 2026 or 2027, plan ahead with our planning tips, reliable transit options via StarTran Route 49, and nearby dining that keeps you close to the action. For ticketing, venue layout, and event-specific details, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way—like having a friend in the business.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Renamed to Sandhills Global Event Center on December 1, 2023, under a naming-rights deal with Sandhills Global; previously known as Lancaster Event Center.
- Address: 4100 N 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68507, USA.
- Space and capacity: 400,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space on 160 acres; suitable for 8,000 to 20,000+ people; large venues include a 3,300-seat covered grandstand.
- Notable spaces: Pavilion/arena mix with renamed venues (e.g., AuctionTime Grandstand Arena, FR8Star Pavilion) and an onsite 1,300-site campground.
- Parking and access: ample on-site parking (paved, gravel, grass), RV/oversized parking, and accessible spaces; facility exterior map available for layout.
- Transit: StarTran bus service Route 49 serves the area (bus stop near SGEC).
- Nearby hotels: multiple partner hotels in Lincoln (e.g., Hampton Inn South-Lincoln, AmericInn Lincoln South, Holiday Inn Express Lincoln South) with SGEC-discount links.
- Notable events: home of the Lancaster County Super Fair; hosts NHSFR (world’s largest rodeo) in 2026 and 2027; 500+ event days annually and hundreds of thousands of visitor days each year.