Join Sporting KC for an exciting soccer tournament experience in Kansas City at Sporting Next-Gen Invitational!
Each spring, hundreds of teams compete across the U8/U9-U15 divisions for the chance to be crowned a Sporting Next-Gen Champion.
During the tournament weekend, your team will play at Sporting KC’s world-class facilities, have the chance to meet Sporting KC pro players, cheer on Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park and more!
Sporting Next-Gen is open to U8/U9 (2016/2015) – U15 (2009) Boys & Girls teams (D1-D5).
2023 Sporting Next-Gen Recap
Benefits
- Guaranteed 3 games per team
- Competitive division brackets
- Championship game for each division
- Free Online Check-In
- World-class turf facilities
- Certified referees
- On-site athletic trainers
- Free parking
- Discounted hotel rates
- Sporting KC Pro Player appearances
- 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
Registration Deadline
March 17, 2024
Register for 2024 Next-Gen
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Payment Due: March 22
- Hotel Reservations Due: March 22
- Brackets Released: March 27
- Schedule Posted: April 5
Cheer on Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park
Sporting Next-Gen is the perfect opportunity to experience a Sporting KC match with your team!
All teams participating in the tournament will have the opportunity to purchase discounted group tickets to Sporting KC’s match at Children’s Mercy Park.
After registration, a Sporting KC ticket representative will reach out to discuss ticket options.
Past Sporting Next-Gen 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 City North
Sporting City West
Sporting Columbia
Sporting Iowa
Sporting Iowa East
Sporting Kaw Valley
Sporting Lee’s Summit
Sporting Michigan
Sporting Oklahoma
Sporting Nebraska
Sporting Springfield
Sporting Wichita
Tulsa Blue FC
Tulsa Soccer Club
United FC
West Des Moines Soccer Club
Tournament Facilities
Compass Minerals Sporting Fields (CMSF)
1500 N. 90th Street
Kansas City, KS 66112
Central Bank Sporting Complex (CBSC)
9101 N Line Creek Parkway
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.
Tournament Contact
Alec Smith
Tournament Director
Alec.Smith@sportingkc.com
Phil Gomez
Tournament Coordinator
Phil.Gomez@sportingkc.com