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Sporting Next-Gen Invitational
March 24-26, 2023
Sporting Next-Gen Invitational brings some of the best competition from around the region to Kansas City for an epic weekend tournament.
This competitive tournament is for U8/U9 (2015/2014) – U15 (2008) Boys & Girls teams (D1-D5).
Sporting Next-Gen takes place at Sporting Kansas City’s world-class facilities and is the best tournament value in Kansas City.
Benefits
- Competitive Division Bracketing
- Guaranteed 3 Games
- Championship Game Each Division
- Pro Player Appearances
- Online Check-In Included in Registration Cost
- World Class Turf Facilities
- Certified Referees
- Certified Athletic Trainers
- Free Parking
- Discounted hotel rates for out-of-town teams
- Discounted Tickets to Sporting KC match
- Best Tournament Value in Kansas City
Pricing
Academy Affiliates
7v7: $525
9v9: $600
11v11: $675
Sporting Club Network Members
7v7: $575
9v9: $650
11v11: $725
Youth Soccer Clubs
7v7: $595
9v9: $675
11v11: $750
Check-In Deadline
March 22, 2023
Critical Dates
Payment/Checks Due: February 25
Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 2
Brackets Posted: March 6
Schedule Posted: March 17
Free Online Check-In Ends: March 22
Cheer on Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park!
This is the perfect opportunity to experience a Sporting KC match and bond with your teammates! All teams participating in Sporting Next-Gen will have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to Sporting KC’s match against the Seattle Sounders.
A Sporting KC ticket representative will reach out to discuss ticket options once you have registered. Tickets are subject to availability. Tickets have sold out in previous years, so don’t wait to register!
Sporting Kansas City vs. Seattle Sounders
Saturday, March 25 at 7:30PM
Previous Sporting Next-Gen Invitational Participants
816 SFC
Alliance FC
Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
Dynamo 309
FC Atlas
FC Wichita
KC Fusion
Hays Soccer Club
ICT Outlanders
Johnston Urbandale Soccer Club
KC Athletics
KC Fusion
KC Scott Gallagher
KIF FC
Lightning FC
LS Legends
Peoria FC United
Puma FC
Salvo
Sporting Arkansas
Sporting Blue Valley
Sporting Columbia
Sporting Iowa
Sporting Iowa East
Sporting Kaw Valley
Sporting Lee’s Summit
Sporting Michigan
Sporting Missouri Valley
Sporting Oklahoma
Sporting Nebraska
Sporting Springfield
Sporting Wichita
Tulsa Blue FC
Tulsa Soccer Club
United FC
West Des Moines Soccer Club
Purchase your Sporting Next-Gen gear!
Simax Sports is the official provider of tournament apparel for Sporting Next-Gen!
You can purchase your gear on-site or by visiting SimaxSports.com.
Products include short sleeve, long sleeve, sweat pants and more.
Field Information

Compass Minerals Sporting Fields
1500 N. 90th Street
Kansas City, KS 66112

Central Bank Sporting Complex
9101 N Line Creek Parkway, Fieldhouse 1
Kansas City, MO 64154
Sporting Facility Guidelines
All guidelines must be followed at all times while in attendance at any Sporting KC Youth tournament.
Restrictions include:
- no enclosed tents or temporary shelters
- no dogs (except designated service animals)
- no glass bottles or alcoholic beverages of any kind
- no sunflower seeds, gum, or nut products
- no overnight parking or camping (including RVs and camper vans)
- no drones or aerial photography devices
- no tobacco or marijuana products
- no grills, loudspeakers or portable appliances
- no abusive or threatening language
- no weapons of any kind
& other restrictions as determined by facility management.
For more information on this tournament, please contact Ngozi Gregory, Tournament Director at Ngozi.Gregory@sportingkc.com.