7 Elite Int. Tournament

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An international youth football tournament held every early February in St. George, Utah, and Mesquite, Nevada, USA.

The 2026 edition had 437 teams in 78 divisions, with clubs from 5 countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand.

Divisions from U9 to U19 are held for both boys and girls, and U5–U8 play a separate 4 v 4 Pre-Academy tournament.

About 500 matches are played over two and a half days at four grass venues near Zion National Park.

The 2027 tournament runs from February 4 to 7, with registration open until December 1, 2026.

About the tournament

The 7 Elite Academy International Tournament is an international youth football tournament held every early February around St. George, Utah, and in Mesquite, Nevada, USA. It is organized by Utah's 7 Elite Academy, with the regional tourism office Greater Zion as presenting partner; the 2026 edition had 437 teams from 71 clubs in 5 countries. The organizers describe it as one of the largest youth football events in the western United States.

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The 7 Elite Academy International Tournament is an international youth football tournament held every early February in southern Utah and southern Nevada, USA. It is organized by 7 Elite Academy, based in Utah, with the regional tourism office Greater Zion as presenting partner. The 2026 edition had 437 teams in 78 divisions, with clubs from five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand. 📅 Tournament dates · The 2027 tournament runs from Thursday, February 4, to Sunday, February 7. · U9–U12 play in Mesquite, Nevada, on February 4–6, and U13–U19 play in St. George, Utah, on February 4–7. · The U5–U8 Pre-Academy tournament takes place on a single day, February 6, 2027, in St. George. 📍 Venues · Little Valley Soccer Complex (St. George, Utah) — the main venue with 6 full-size pitches. · Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park (Washington, Utah) — 4 pitches, used by older age divisions. · Shivwits Legacy Fields (Ivins, Utah) — 5 natural grass pitches. · Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex (Mesquite, Nevada) — 5 pitches, used by younger age divisions. ✈️ Airport travel times · About 20 minutes from St. George Regional Airport (SGU) to the venues. · About 2 hours from Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas, LAS) to St. George, suitable for international teams. · The venues are within 20 minutes of each other, so renting a car is recommended. ⚽ Divisions · Divisions from U9 to U19 are held for both boys and girls. · Each age group is split by level into Champions League, Premier League, La Liga and World Cup tiers. · U5–U8 play a separate 4 v 4 mixed Pre-Academy tournament. 🏆 Teams · According to the official 2026 schedule, 437 teams from 71 clubs took part. · Participating countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada and New Zealand (5 countries). ⏱ Format · About 500 matches are played over two and a half days. · Each division plays a group stage followed by a knockout tournament. · The Pre-Academy division plays four 20-minute games, with no scores or standings recorded. 🏟 Organization · The schedule is published 2–3 weeks before the tournament and sent to registered teams by email. · College recruiters and scouts attend, and food and drink stands operate at the main venues. · Special rates are available at partner hotels, and international teams receive visa support letters and travel and accommodation guidance. 🌊 About the area · St. George is a city in southern Utah surrounded by red sandstone canyons. · Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park and Sand Hollow State Park are nearby.

How to enter

Teams register through the official tournament app, Tourno. Registration for the 2027 tournament is open until December 1, 2026; once a division is full, registration for that age group closes at that point. 1. Go to the Tourno team registration page from the Register menu on the official website. 2. Enter your team name, age division and level to apply. International teams can first contact the organizers through the International Teams enquiry form and will receive a reply within 48 hours. 3. The tournament office reviews the application and confirms the age division and place. 4. The entry fee is paid by credit or debit card at registration and is processed within 4–6 weeks after the application is approved. A confirmation email and receipt are sent once payment is complete. 5. Upload the player roster and required documents; international teams can request a visa support letter and help with travel and accommodation. 6. The schedule is published 2–3 weeks before the tournament and sent to registered teams by email. 7. Check-in details are on the Check-in Instructions page of the official website. 📌 Application steps in brief · Registration: official tournament app Tourno · Deadline: December 1, 2026; age groups close earlier once their division is full · Entry fees: U9–U10 $995 / U11–U12 $1,175 / U13–U14 $1,250 / U15–U19 $1,350 · Pre-Academy (U5–U8) entry fee: $295 · Payment: by credit or debit card at registration, processed within 4–6 weeks after approval · Refund policy: not stated on the official website · Enquiries: info.usa@7eliteacademy.com

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