Surf Challenge
Get back in the game after the holiday season and freshen up your skills on the pitch at Surf Challenge 2027. Designed to set teams up for success, Surf Challenge will be filled with action-packed matches from top teams. Registration is officially open!
January 16-18, 2027
U8-U14 boys and girls teams
Team Housing for Surf Challenge
Surf Challenge is proud to partner with Athlete Travel as our Official Travel Partner. Together we’ve secured a selection of quality, team-friendly hotels at locked-in group rates – so your whole team can stay together and focus on the game.
Need a Rental Car? That’s Covered, Too!
Your travel benefits don’t stop at the hotel. Through a partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental, Athlete Travel offers exclusive negotiated rates to help teams and families save on transportation, too.
Compare rates, reserve without a deposit, and enjoy free cancellation if plans change. Lock in a minivan for the team!
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Common Questions
Good to know
One booking fee holds your room and is non-refundable. This helps cover reservation processing, booking technology, and customer support associated with managing your stay. Learn More
Questions or changes to a reservation? Go straight to Athlete Travel: support@athletetravel.com · FAQs
What People Say
“It’s awesome. I’ve spent many a weekends sitting at the polo fields watching that tournament. It’s brilliant. It’s a great tournament… great facility. It brings all the best teams together. San Diego always has great competitive teams in national levels and players playing in international levels.”
Jill Ellis, Head Coach, US Women's National Team“Surf Cup Sports’ events bring in a high volume of visitors which is critical to the backbone of San Diego’s tourism industry. Most importantly, these visitors book hotel rooms and make a variety of purchases, including food, entertainment and souvenirs, all of which benefits the local economy.”
Joe Terzi, President and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority“Surf Cup has always been my favorite tournament. Being a local girl, I’ve always felt so lucky to have this in my backyard.”
Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke , US Women's National Soccer Team Defender“I have great memories of playing at Surf Cup when I was a youth soccer player.”
Landon Donovan, Former U.S. Men's National Team Player“People learn about San Diego from coming to a Surf Cup event.”
Jerry Sanders, Former San Diego Mayor, President and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce“We are delighted to partner with Surf — our partnership will provide a fantastic opportunity for young players to develop as footballers and to connect with our team in Manchester.”
Brian Marwood, Managing Director of City Football Services“Surf Cup Sports not only contributes to San Diego’s economy, it also invest in our region’s assets, youth leadership and community development. The organization has contributed several millions to charities and local organizations.”
Mike McDowell, Executive Director of the San Diego Sports Alliance“Surf Cup Sports sets the standard for elite youth soccer tournaments at the local, national, and international levels. Longtime director Mike Connerley’s leadership and work has literally changed the lives of tens of thousands of young soccer players.”
Derek Barazza, Cal South PresidentOur Partners and Sponsors
