San Diego Surf Cup2026-08-05T12:48:29-07:00
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SURF CUP OLDERS

U16-U19
Girls: June 12- 15, 2026
Boys: July 24-27, 2026

This is a Class I Tournament open to USYS, US Club Soccer, USSSA and FIFA affiliated teams. This event is sanctioned by US Club Soccer and ALL players must have 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 player cards to participate.

Every team will play one 80-minute game per day during pool play. All teams get 3-games guaranteed. Monday will be the semi-finals and finals and each of those games will be 70-minute games. No added time, straight to PK’s. We will truly be crowning the Best of the Best for this event while providing the players quality play time in front of college coaches.

U16-U19 registration: $1995

This year the boys and girls older events will be held at the Surf Sports Park in Del Mar, CA.

14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014

View Mens & Womens College Coaches Currently Registered.

(Please only contact programs applicable to you. List is not comprehensive, scouts continue to register up until kickoff)

Registration deadline Older Girls: May 20, 2026 at midnight.

Registration deadline Older Boys: June 5, 2026 at midnight.

Surf Cup teams receive discounted match tickets to the San Diego FC game during the tournament!

SDFC vs FC Dallas

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:30pm

Snapdragon Stadium

SURF CUP YOUNGERS

U8 – U12: July 25- 27, 2026
U13 – U15: July 31-Aug 3, 2026

This is a Class I Tournament open to USYS, US Club Soccer, USSSA and FIFA affiliated teams. This event is sanctioned by US Club Soccer and ALL players must have 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 player cards to participate.

Every team plays three games guaranteed.   Monday, will be the semi-finals and finals.  No added time, straight to PK’s. We will truly be crowning the Best of the Best for this event.

  • All Boys and Girls U8-U12 will play July 25-27 at the SoCal Soccer Complex in Oceanside.
  • Boys U13-U15 will play July 31-August 3rd at the Surf Sports Park in Del Mar
  • Girls U13-U15 will play July 31-August 2nd at the SoCal Soccer Complex in Oceanside. Semi and final games will be held August 3rd at the Surf Sports Park in Del Mar. 

Addresses:

Surf Sport Park 14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014

SoCal Sports Complex 3300 El Corazon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056

U13-U15 registration: $1695

U11-U12 registration: $1495

U8-U10 registration: $1295

U13-U15: Oceanside Map (girls)

Map of a sports complex with numbered fields arranged in grid, entrance at bottom, and surrounding parking; central VIP, store, and concessions area nearby to the entrance.

U13-U15: Del Mar Map (boys)

U8-U12: Click to enlarge

Registration deadline: June 20, 2026 at midnight.

During Surf Cup Littles weekend (U8-U12), Surf Cup teams receive discounted match tickets to the San Diego FC game!

SDFC vs FC Dallas

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:30pm

Snapdragon Stadium

Purchase tickets here

COLLEGE COACHES

Join us for Surf Cup Olders to scout your next star player. 

Girls: June 12-15, 2026

Boys: July 24-27, 2026 

Over 600 U16-U19 teams. Surf Cup gathers the nations top youth teams from ECNL, MLS Next, GA, DPL, N1, EA and more, making it a one-stop-shop to scout elite players. Our Best of the Best bracket teams will be announced closer to the event along with the full match schedule. 

Every team plays three games guaranteed, one on each day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.   Monday, will be the semi-finals and finals.  No added time, straight to PK’s. We will truly be crowning the Best of the Best for this event.

All games for U16 – U19 ages groups will be held at the premier San Diego facility-:Surf Sports Park. 

Address: 14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014

Register in advance to lock in free parking and perks at the event! Check-in at our VIP tent to pick up your complimentary gift and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Pick up a chair and watch top cross-league talent all weekend.

We kindly ask that you register early, at least two weeks prior to the event you are attending. We look forward to hosting you!

Girls Programs: please register by May 29, 2026

Boys programs: please register by July 10, 2026

The San Diego Surf Cup is a Stay & Play tournament. All teams outside of a 80 mile radius are expected to book accommodations through our travel partner, Athlete Travel. Upon acceptance, team managers can expect to receive communication from Athlete Travel. Booking with one of our partnered hotels is required to help keep tournament registration fees low, while providing a premier tournament experience for teams. For all inquiries regarding hotel arrangements, please contact Athlete Travel by email at support@athletetravel.com.

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Check out our travel recommendations for San Diego, CA. From team bonding activities in between games, to post-match restaurants to celebrate the win, we got you covered for your stay during Surf Cup The Championship.

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