General Information
Anaheim Cup 2026 – Tournament Information
🗓️ Tournament Dates
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Game Dates: January 10–11, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)
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Rainout Dates: January 17–18, 2026
🕒 Registration
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Deadline: December 29, 2025, or when flights fill
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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
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U7/2019 – U10/2016: $675
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U11/2015 – U12/2014: $725
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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.”
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Sanctioned by US Club Soccer.
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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.
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For guest players requiring ID cards, contact your Club/Organization Registrar to register them under your club’s National Association.
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This rule is required for insurance compliance and is not specific only to Anaheim Cup.
💸 Refund Policy
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Full refunds will be issued to teams not accepted.
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Withdrawal requests must be submitted by a listed Administrator (Contact Person or Coach).
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Teams withdrawing after acceptance forfeit their full application fee.
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Approved refunds are subject to a $75 administrative fee.
👥 Competition Format
Age Groups & Game Formats
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U7/2019 – U10/2016: 7v7 (max roster 12)
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U11/2015 – U12/2014: 9v9 (max roster 16)
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U13/2013 – U15/2011: 11v11 (max roster 18)
Game Duration
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Preliminary & Semifinal Games: 50 minutes (all age groups)
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Championship Games:
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U7/2019 – U10/2016: 50 minutes
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U11/2015 – U12/2014: 60 minutes
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U13/2013 – U15/2011: 70 minutes
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📋 Bracketing Policy
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Flights of 6, 8, or 12 teams will be created whenever possible.
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Adjustments may occur based on the total teams registered or last-minute withdrawals.
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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.
🏆 Awards
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Each participant will receive an Anaheim Cup tournament pin.
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Championship Coach will receive the 2026 Anaheim Cup Award.
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Champion and Finalist medals will be awarded to players participating in the final match.
✅ Additional Notes
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Minimum of 3 games guaranteed for each team.
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Unlimited loaned players allowed if all ID card requirements are met.