The 65th Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game will be played on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the University of Nebraska – Kearney’s Ron and Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field in Kearney, Nebraska. Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m. (CST).
The Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game is an all-star football game showcasing the talents of Nebraska high-school seniors on the gridiron before launching their collegiate careers. The Nebraska Shrine Bowl is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that produces annual events and related activities, with net proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children.The Nebraska Shrine Bowl also includes the Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band camp, held annually at the host site. The week also includes the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Cheer Camp, which culminates with performances at the game. Other bowl weekend activities include the Players’ Awards Banquet and the state’s largest Shrine Parade.
“This is the 65th game, making it the longest-running high school all-star game in the state,” said Dave MacDonald, executive director of the game. “We are thrilled to be in Kearney another year and annual community support for the game continues to grow! This is a great family event that supports Shriners Hospitals for Children.”
More than just a game, since 1958, the North-South Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game has helped raise money and awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children, a health care system with 22 locations dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
The game will be broadcast live on News Channel Nebraska and on local radio platforms by the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game radio network. The game will be streamed live on the Nebraska Shrine Bowl’s official website.
For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit NEShrineBowl.org/Tickets.
About Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenShriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research, and outstanding medical education. The 22 locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico provide excellent care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. To learn more about Shriners Hospitals for Children, please visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
