Scottsdale Cup

At a glance

Held over three days, from 8 to 10 October 2027.

Matches are played on natural grass fields in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Boys' B7 to B19 and girls' G7 to G19 teams can take part.

Every team is guaranteed at least 3 matches plus a final round.

Teams from Canada Soccer and FIFA-affiliated organizations outside the USA can also apply.

About the tournament

The Scottsdale Cup is a youth football tournament held every year over a holiday weekend in October in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. The 2027 tournament runs for three days, from 8 to 10 October, and is open to B7 to B19 and G7 to G19 teams. The organizers officially state that teams from 24 US states and 4 Canadian provinces take part.

Details

The organizer, Rated Sports Group, states that it has run youth and college tournaments for more than 18 years, and highlights that the tournament is played on well-maintained natural grass fields in Scottsdale. 📅 Schedule · The 2027 tournament opens on Friday 8 October and ends with the finals on Sunday 10 October. · In 2026, the group stage began at 4 p.m. on Friday and continued through Saturday, with the group stage and finals completed by 3 p.m. on Sunday. 📍 Venues Field assignments can be checked on the fields page of the official website. ⚽ Categories · Boys from B7 to B19 and girls from G7 to G19. · Format: 4v4 for B7, B8, G7, G8; 7v7 for B9, B10, G9, G10; 9v9 for B11, B12, G11, G12; 11v11 for B13 to B19 and G13 to G19. · The tournament is sanctioned by US Club Soccer, a member of the US Soccer Federation. 🏆 Teams · The organizers list on the official website the regions taking part: 24 US states and the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec. · Teams affiliated with US Club Soccer, USYSA or AYSO, as well as teams from Canada Soccer and FIFA-affiliated youth organizations outside the USA, can apply. ⏱ Format · The group stage is followed by the finals. 🏟 Organization · The tournament is run by Rated Sports Group, which also runs a series of tournaments in several US states. · Travelling teams follow a stay-and-play policy using accommodation provided through the organizers. Teams that do not comply cannot take part and receive no refund. · There is a separate registration for college coaches. 🌊 About the area · Scottsdale is a city bordering Phoenix to the east, in Arizona in the southwestern United States, with warm, dry weather continuing into October. · The nearest international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

How to enter

Entries are handled by the organizer, Rated Sports Group, through its official registration system. Below is the process published on the official website. 1. Submit a team application on the registration page of the official website. 2. Pay the entry fee within 10 days of submitting the application. 3. Out-of-state teams that submit the application and entry fee together before the deadline can receive an early acceptance decision within 2 weeks. 4. Once accepted and the entry fee is paid, book accommodation as instructed by the organizers. 5. Teams that are not accepted receive a refund of the entry fee; teams that withdraw after acceptance are not refunded. 📌 Entry steps at a glance · Entry fee payment: within 10 days of applying · Contact: support@ratedsports.com, +1 805-397-9151 · Official website: https://scottsdalecup.com/