General Information

General Information

General Information

 

Anaheim Cup 2026 – Tournament Information

🗓️ Tournament Dates

  • Game Dates: January 10–11, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)

  • Rainout Dates: January 17–18, 2026

🕒 Registration

  • Deadline: December 29, 2025, or when flights fill

  • Late Registration: Teams applying after the deadline will incur an additional $75 late fee and will be placed on a waiting list. Acceptance is at the discretion of the tournament committee. Late applicants not accepted will receive a full refund.

💰 Registration Fees

  • U7/2019 – U10/2016: $675

  • U11/2015 – U12/2014: $725

  • U13/2013 – U15/2011: $850

Under 2025–2026 Season age groups.
Teams must use 2025–2026 Player ID cards.

⚽ Eligibility

The Anaheim Cup is open to all Boys & Girls teams U7/2019 – U15/2011.

“This tournament is unrestricted. Teams registered in good standing with any U.S. Soccer Federation affiliate are eligible to apply.”

  • Sanctioned by US Club Soccer.

  • All Player ID Cards must be from the same National Association (USYS, US Club Soccer, USSSA, or AYSO). Cards cannot be mixed, including for guest players.

  • For guest players requiring ID cards, contact your Club/Organization Registrar to register them under your club’s National Association.

  • This rule is required for insurance compliance and is not specific only to Anaheim Cup.

🔗 Coach/Manager Resources

💸 Refund Policy

  • Full refunds will be issued to teams not accepted.

  • Withdrawal requests must be submitted by a listed Administrator (Contact Person or Coach).

  • Teams withdrawing after acceptance forfeit their full application fee.

  • Approved refunds prior to acceptance notice are subject to a $75 administrative fee.

  • No refunds will be provided to any team for games that are forfeited, for no-shows, or for late drops by any team accepted into the tournament.

👥 Competition Format

Age Groups & Game Formats

  • U7/2019 – U10/2016: 7v7 (max roster 12)

  • U11/2015 – U12/2014: 9v9 (max roster 16)

  • U13/2013 – U15/2011: 11v11 (max roster 18)

Game Duration

  • Preliminary & Semifinal Games: 50 minutes (all age groups)

  • Championship Games:

    • U7/2019 – U10/2016: 50 minutes

    • U11/2015 – U12/2014: 60 minutes

    • U13/2013 – U15/2011: 70 minutes

📋 Bracketing Policy

  • Our goal is to group teams by similar skill levels; however, in cases of limited entries, lower-level teams may be bracketed with higher-level teams.

Tournament Format & Game Guarantee

✅ Every team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games:

  • 2 games on Saturday

  • 1 or 2 games on Sunday (depending on bracket placement)

Division Formats

4 Teams

  • Each team plays all other teams (3 games total).

  • Top 2 teams advance to the Finals.

5 Teams

  • Each team plays 2 games on Saturday.

  • On Sunday:

    • Top 3 teams advance directly to the Semifinals.

    • #4 and #5 play for the last semifinal spot.

6 Teams

  • Two brackets of 3 teams.

  • Saturday: Each team plays 2 games within its bracket.

  • Sunday:

    • Top 2 teams from each bracket advance to the Semifinals.

    • The winners of each Semifinal advance to the Final Match in the afternoon.

    • The bottom team from each bracket plays one Consolation Game.

8 Teams

  • Two brackets of 4 teams.

  • Each team plays 3 group-stage games within its bracket.

  • Bracket winners advance to the Finals.

📌 Important Note:
When you click on your team name, you will only see your group-stage games. To view playoff matches, you must check the entire division schedule.

🏆 Awards

  • Each participant will receive an Anaheim Cup tournament pin.

  • Championship Coach will receive the 2026 Anaheim Cup Award.

  • Champion and Finalist medals will be awarded to players participating in the final match.

✅ Additional Notes

  • Unlimited loaned players allowed if all ID card requirements are met.