Tampa cup Information.
| AGE | Early Registration Fee Deadline: June 18 | 5 + Team club OFFER | Final Application Fee Deadline: aug 6 |
| U9/U10 | $795 | $695 | $895 |
| U11/12 | $1095 | $995 | $1195 |
| U13/U14 | $1195 | $1095 | $1295 |
| U15-U19 | $1295 | $1195 | $1395 |
About
Make Labor Day weekend a destination soccer weekend at Tampa Cup. The event brings U9-U19 boys and girls teams to one of Florida’s premier tournament facilities for three days of competition, championship play and a professionally managed event experience.
Tampa Cup combines a central Florida destination with a purpose-built championship venue. With competitive flighting, three guaranteed games and a direct qualifier into the Desert Super Cup, the event gives clubs a meaningful early-fall tournament target.
| DATES | SEPT 4-6, 2027 | AGES | U9-U19 |
| VENUE | TOURNAMENT SPORTS PLEX OF TAMPA BAY | FORMAT | 3 Games guaranteed + finals |
| EARLY DEADLINE | JUNE 18, 2027 | FINAL DEADLINE | AUG 6, 2027 |
Who can play
Open to eligible club teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer-member organizations and international FIFA-affiliated associations.
Boys and girls divisions are offered across the listed age groups, subject to sufficient applications and competitive bracket formation.
Competition & Tournament Format: Divisions are built to create competitive, balanced brackets across multiple levels. Every team is guaranteed a minimum of three games, with qualifying brackets advancing to a championship final.
2027 Entry Fees & Deadlines: Early entry deadline: JUNE 18, 2027 | Final application deadline: AUG 6, 2027
Qualifier
| Group winners earn a FREE entry into the 2027 Desert Super Cup in Arizona over Thanksgiving weekend. |
Schedule
| DAY | Competition | Planing Window |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sept 4 | Round Robin Play | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday, Sept 5 | Round Robin Play | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Monday, Sept 6 | Round Robin Play + Championships | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Game times and bracket schedules are subject to final tournament scheduling and will be published through the official registration/scheduling platform.
Venue
Tournament SportsPlex of Tampa Bay is a multi-sport championship complex with 15 full-size fields, permanent restrooms, LED lighting and convenient access to downtown Tampa, major interstates and Tampa International Airport.
Parking is managed by the Tournament SportsPlex and is chargeable on event days. Current parking and pre-purchase instructions should be linked from the tournament parking page.
Travel and hospitality
Tampa Cup is a stay-to-play event for travel teams. Hotel access is provided through Rated Travel after acceptance and entry-fee payment. Housing questions: housing@ratedtravel.net
Acceptance, Payment & Withdrawals
Once a team is accepted, the entry fee must be submitted within 10 days to hold the team’s place. Teams that are accepted and later withdraw are not eligible for an entry-fee refund. Final acceptance, competition placement and scheduling are managed through the tournament registration system.
Official tournament rules, published schedules and event-day directives control if they differ from general website copy.
Cancellation Insurance
We all know that unexpected weather-related challenges can affect an outdoor event. That is why we are excited to introduce the option of purchasing Event Cancellation Insurance for your team’s entry fee, available through GotSport at checkout.
Apply for 2027
Applications are open for the 2027 event. Apply early to secure the best available placement before age groups and competitive flights reach capacity.
APPLY / EVENT DETAILS: https://tampacup.com/
General Information: support@ratedsports.com | 888-541-5567
Housing: housing@ratedtravel.net