Four guaranteed matches
Every accepted soccer team receives four full-length matches.
GOLDEN STATE GAMES · SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
Great Pre-State Cup Competition
A full tournament format for boys and girls U7–U14 at Great Park in Irvine.
January 16–18, 2027 · Saturday–Monday
4 gamesFull-length guarantee
U7–U14Boys and girls divisions
Pool playThen championship and placement matches
Great ParkIrvine, California
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Every match moves the competition forward.
Teams compete in pool play, then advance into championship or placement matches. The final bracket and schedule will be published after accepted teams and divisions are confirmed.
Championship awards
First-place trophies and first- and second-place medals.
Digital check-in
Approved rosters and player credentials are verified before the opening match.
TEAM ENTRY
Soccer fees by format
Team entry pricing is based on the playing format. The platform and referee fees remain separate.
BOYS & GIRLS
U7–U10 · 7v7
$995
Team entry
+ $20 platform fee
+ $50 referee fee per team, per game
BOYS & GIRLS
U11–U12 · 9v9
$1,095
Team entry
+ $20 platform fee
+ $50 referee fee per team, per game
BOYS & GIRLS
U13–U14 · 11v11
$1,195
Team entry
+ $20 platform fee
+ $50 referee fee per team, per game
Early registration: Teams fully registered by November 15, 2026 receive $50 off team entry. Discounted entry prices are $945 for 7v7, $1,045 for 9v9, and $1,145 for 11v11. The $20 platform fee and $50 referee fee per team, per game remain separate.
With four guaranteed games, the referee-fee minimum is $200 per team, billed separately.
DIVISIONS & MATCH LENGTHS
Age-appropriate competition
| Division | Format | Game length | Roster limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7–U8 | 7v7 | 2 × 25 minutes | 14 |
| U9–U10 | 7v7 | 2 × 30 minutes | 14 |
| U11–U12 | 9v9 | 2 × 30 minutes | 14 |
| U13–U14 | 11v11 | 2 × 35 minutes | 22 |
COMPETITION RULES
Fair play. Clear standings.
Player identification cards, shin guards, medical releases, approved rosters, and required travel documents must be available. International teams must provide written permission from their governing body.
Borrowed players are allowed under the official rules when their affiliation is declared. Roster limits are 14 for U7–U12 and 22 for U13–U14.
Pool-play scoring
- Win: 6 points · Tie: 3 · Loss: 0
- One point per goal, up to three
- One shutout point
- One point deducted per red card
Tie-breakers
Head-to-head, goal differential (maximum +4 per game), fewest goals allowed, most goals scored, total wins, shutouts, then penalty kicks.
Refunds & cancellation
Teams not accepted receive a refund. Accepted teams are non-refundable, except that if weather or an Act of God cancels play, teams will receive a partial refund.
INITIAL TEAM REGISTRATION
Start your application.
Enter your team details and coach contact. Add a manager or alternate contact if that person is different from the coach. Your email app will open a prefilled message addressed to the tournament office.
TOURNAMENT VENUE
Great Park Sports Complex
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618
Field assignments and team parking details will be included with the published tournament schedule.
SOCCER REGISTRATION
Apply for a division.
Tournament staff will confirm availability and email an invoice with secure payment instructions.