About the NYC Cup
Important Dates:
Event Dates: July 10 – 12, 2026
Final Application Deadline: June 5th, 2026
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QUALIFIER: Group winners from each age will receive a FREE entry into the Thanksgiving Desert Super Cup in Arizona – check out DesertSuperCup.com
The NYC Cup is celebrating 11 years. It has become a must attend event for teams from France, the UK, Canada and across America. The NYC Cup only accepts 120 boys and girls teams competing in the age groups: U13 – U19. Over 100+ college coaches have attended past events. There is no better place to play but right in the heart of NYC in July.
Beautiful Randall’s Island – an oasis in the middle of New York City, Randall’s Island Park comprises most of an island in the East River, between East Harlem, the South Bronx and Astoria, Queens.
Tournament Dates:
Boys and Girls Showcase: July 10th – 12th 2026
OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL TEAMS | 3 Games Guaranteed + Champhionships
Teams should be prepared to play at least 1-2 games per day.
Early Entry Application Deadline: April 24, 2026
- U13-U14 | $1295 | 11v11
- U13-U14 | $1295 | 11v11
Application Deadline: June 6, 2026
- U13-U14 | $1495 | 11v11
- U15-U19| $1495| 11v11
5 + teams from Same club – $1195 Entry fee discount expires April 24, 2026
Acceptance process: once a team applies and is accepted, entry fee must be submitted within 10 days of acceptance OR your team will be wait-listed. Teams who are accepted and withdraw, entry fee is NOT returned/refunded
Stay and Play (Travel Teams): This is a stay and play tournament for boys travel teams only. Teams will get access to hotels once they are accepted, and the entry fee is paid in full.
Game Schedule: Teams will play one (1-2) games per day, 3 games guaranteed. Teams that qualify will have the opportunity to play a 4th game in the final Championship round on Sunday. All games including Championship round will conclude before 4:00 pm Sunday.
Game Length:
- U13 – U14 will be two 30-minute halves
- U15 – U19 will be two 35-minute halves
- Finals and Awards.
Roasters: Teams are able to use 6 guest players into their rosters. Your roster must not exceed 22 players, only 18 players can dress.
College Coaches in Attendance.
Make this part of your clubs program for 2024.
The NYC Cup – Part of the ID SOCCER SHOWCASE SERIES – has become a must attend event for teams from France, the UK, Canada and across America. The NYC Cup will only accept 100 boys and 100 girls teams between the ages of U13 – U19. Over 100+ college coaches have attended this event annually. There is no better place to play but right in the heart of NYC in July.
