Phoenix Cup

At a glance

The girls' division runs from 12 to 14 March 2027 and the boys' division from 19 to 21 March.

Matches are played at three sports complexes in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Boys' age groups run from B7 to B19 and girls' from G7 to G19.

Every team is guaranteed at least 3 matches, and each age group has a final.

The final registration deadline is 12 February 2027.

About the tournament

The Phoenix Cup is a youth football tournament held every March in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. In 2027 the girls' division runs from 12 to 14 March and the boys' division from 19 to 21 March. Teams affiliated with US Soccer member organizations and teams from FIFA-affiliated organizations abroad, such as in Canada, can apply.

Details

The organizer, Rated Sports Group, states that it started with 90 teams and has been running for more than 14 years. The girls' and boys' divisions are played on separate weekends, and an ID camp for players preparing for college is held the day before each tournament. 📅 Schedule · Girls: Friday 12 March to Sunday 14 March 2027 · Boys: Friday 19 March to Sunday 21 March 2027 · The girls' ID camp is on 11 March and the boys' ID camp on 18 March. · The early-fee deadline is 11 December 2026 and the final registration deadline is 12 February 2027. 📍 Venues · Reach 11 Sports Complex (2425 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050) · Scottsdale Sports Complex (Scottsdale, Arizona) · Bell94 Sports Complex (Scottsdale, Arizona) ⚽ Categories · Boys from B7 to B19 and girls from G7 to G19 (born 2019 to 2007). · Teams affiliated with US Soccer member organizations (USYS, US Club, USSSA, AYSO) and teams from FIFA-affiliated youth organizations abroad, such as Canada Soccer, can apply. · The tournament is sanctioned by US Club Soccer. 🏆 Participating teams · The organizers state that teams come from more than 20 US states and Canada, and list participating clubs from Arizona, California, Texas, Colorado, Minnesota and Alberta, Canada. ⏱ Format · Every team is guaranteed at least 3 matches. · Teams are placed in upper, middle and lower brackets by level for the group stage, and every age group has a final. 🏟 Organization · The tournament is run by Rated Sports Group, which operates a tournament series in several US states. · Accommodation follows a stay-and-play policy using designated hotels. Teams that do not follow the official accommodation program may be removed from the tournament without a refund. · At the ID camp, US college coaches (NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA) lead training sessions and explain the recruitment process. 🌊 About the area · Phoenix and Scottsdale are neighbouring cities in Arizona in the southwestern US, with warm desert weather in March. · The nearest international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

How to enter

Registration is handled by the organizer, Rated Sports Group, through its official registration system. There are separate application forms for the girls' and boys' divisions. The steps below are those published on the official website. 1. On the official website, choose the girls' or boys' form and register the team. 2. Pay the entry fee for the age group. For registrations by 11 December 2026, the fee per team is 150 dollars (B7, B8, G7, G8), 695 dollars (B9, B10, G9, G10), 995 dollars (B11, B12, G11, G12), 1,195 dollars (B13, B14, G13, G14) and 1,295 dollars (B15 to B19, G15 to G19). 3. Up to the final deadline of 12 February 2027, the fees per team in the same order are 300, 895, 1,195, 1,395 and 1,495 dollars. Teams registering after the deadline are placed on a waiting list. 4. Once accepted, teams book accommodation through the official accommodation program. 5. Teams that are not accepted receive a refund of the entry fee; teams that withdraw after acceptance are not refunded. 📌 Summary of the process · Early-fee deadline: 11 December 2026 · Final registration deadline: 12 February 2027 · Contact: support@ratedsports.com, +1 888-541-5567 · Official website: https://phoenixcup.com/