Ak-Sar-Ben, Sports venue in Omaha, United States

Ak-Sar-Ben was a sports venue in Omaha, United States, comprising a horse racing track and an indoor arena. The complex included a grandstand, a coliseum, and betting facilities, and it occupied a large site that has since been redeveloped.

The racetrack opened in 1919, and the coliseum followed in 1929. The venue closed in stages, with horse racing ending in 1995 and the arena in 2002, before demolition in 2005.

The name Ak-Sar-Ben is Nebraska spelled backwards, a playful nod to the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben who founded the complex. Today, the area hosts community events and college activities, and the name lives on in the surrounding neighborhood.

The site is now part of a mixed-use development with housing, shops, and the Baxter Arena, so visitors can explore the area on foot. Parking is available nearby, and the layout is easy to navigate with clear signs.

The 1935 Triple Crown winner Omaha is buried at the former racetrack's Circle of Champions. The site also once featured a cinema-sized screen in the coliseum for overflow betting crowds.