Team Information
Elite Competition. National Exposure. PRISTINE FIELDS.
Feb 13th – 15th, 2027
ABOUT SoCal Fest
About the
SOCAL FEST
SoCal Fest is a new Presidents Day Weekend soccer experience created by Rated Sports, bringing boys and girls teams U9–U14 together for a weekend built around competition, development, club community, and fun.
Designed to welcome teams across multiple competitive levels, SoCal Fest gives clubs the opportunity to bring multiple age groups to one destination and compete in appropriately matched divisions. From developing teams to highly competitive programs, the goal is to create quality matchups and a memorable tournament experience for every player, coach, and family.
Hosted at the impressive Ontario Sports Empire in Ontario, California, SoCal Fest combines premier facilities with the professional organization and event experience Rated Sports has built through its nationally recognized tournament portfolio.
ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES
| November 20th, 2026 | Friday, January 15, 2027 | 5 + Teams | |
| U9/U10 | $995 | $1,095 | $895.00 |
| U11/12 | $1,295 | $1,395 | $1,095.00 |
| U13/U14 | $1,395 | $1,495 | $1,295.00 |
ELIGIBILITY & AGE DIVISIONS
Eligibility
All US Soccer Members – USYS, US CLUB, USSSA Soccer, AYSO & International FIFA
This is a US Club Sanctioned Tournament
Age Divisions
**Birth year: 2019–2007
U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14
Competition Level
Competition Level
Groups comprised of Top Tier, Mid Tier, Lower Tier Groups. All participants have the equal opportunity to showcase their skill in the College ID Camp Thursday prior to kick off.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
SoCal Fest is a Stay-to-Play Event.
All accepted teams are invited to take advantage of discounted hotel accommodations through our Official Hospitality Program. Once your team has been accepted into the tournament, you will receive access to our exclusive hotel booking links, offering preferred rates, convenient locations, and additional travel benefits. Visit Hotels Information Page for more details.
TRAVEL PROTECTION & INSURANCE
TEAM INSURANCE
Travel Protection & Registration Insurance
For added peace of mind, teams have the option to purchase travel and registration insurance during the registration and hotel booking process. Coverage helps protect your investment against eligible unforeseen circumstances that may impact your team’s ability to attend the Phoenix Cup.
CALIFORNIA CUP QUALIFIER
QUALIFIER: Group winners in every age division will earn FREE entry into the 2027 Memorial Day weekend’s California Cup in Northern California — one of the nation’s premier destination tournaments. Learn more at Californiacup.com
PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Ages: 2019 (U7) – 2007 (U19)
Round Robin Play Begins
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Round Robin Play Cont.
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Round Robin Play + Finals
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ABOUT SOCAL FEST PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND
SoCal Fest 2027
Presidents Day Weekend | Ontario, California
Where Competition Meets the Festival Experience
SoCal Fest is a new Presidents Day Weekend soccer experience created by Rated Sports, one of the nation’s leading organizers of premier youth soccer tournaments.Designed for U7–U14 boys and girls teams, SoCal Fest brings clubs together from throughout Southern California and beyond for a professionally managed tournament weekend built around great competition, quality facilities, and an energetic festival atmosphere for players and families.With divisions designed to accommodate multiple competitive levels, SoCal Fest gives clubs the opportunity to place teams in appropriate brackets while enjoying the excitement and standards associated with a Rated Sports event.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a Presidents Day Weekend destination where competition, development, club community, and the overall player experience come together.SoCal Fest is about more than the games. We want young players to compete in an environment that feels special — from the moment their team arrives at the complex through the final whistle of championship Sunday.Our goal is simple: great fields, balanced competition, professional organization, and a memorable weekend for every club, coach, player, and family.
Event Dates
Presidents Day Weekend 2027Teams should plan for tournament play throughout the holiday weekend. Specific schedules and division formats will be released following team acceptance and bracketing.
Premier Venue
Ontario Sports Empire | Ontario, California
SoCal Fest will be hosted at the new Ontario Sports Empire, an expansive mixed-use sports destination designed to accommodate major regional and national events.The complex features:
- 20 multipurpose fields
- 14 youth diamond fields
- 8 full-size diamonds
- 4 football/rugby fields
- 2 championship fields
The venue provides the scale and infrastructure to create a true festival-style soccer weekend, bringing teams, clubs, families, vendors, and tournament activities together at one premier destination.
Age Groups
U7–U14 | Boys & GirlsCompetition will be offered across multiple competitive levels, allowing developing, competitive, and higher-level teams to find an appropriate tournament experience.
Tournament Experience
- Minimum 3 guaranteed games
- Multiple competitive divisions where team numbers allow
- Championship opportunities by division
- Professional tournament staffing
- Quality fields and facilities
- Referee fees included
- Onsite event support
- Club and team recognition
- Festival-style atmosphere throughout the weekend
Built for Clubs
SoCal Fest is designed with the entire club experience in mind.With multiple age groups and competitive levels available, clubs can bring several teams to one destination while giving each team an appropriate level of competition. Coaches and directors can enjoy the efficiency of a professionally managed event while players and families experience the energy of a major tournament weekend.Bring the club. Bring the competition. Make Presidents Day Weekend a soccer tradition.
Registration
Applications are reviewed based on age group, competitive level, available space, and the overall strength and balance of each division.Teams are encouraged to apply early, as divisions may close once capacity is reached.Teams that apply after a division reaches capacity may be placed on a waiting list.
Guest Players
Guest-player allowances will be available in accordance with tournament rules and applicable sanctioning requirements. Complete roster and guest-player guidelines will be provided to accepted teams.
Stay & Play
Traveling teams requiring hotel accommodations will participate in the tournament’s official housing program.Rated Sports works to provide clubs and families with convenient hotel options and tournament support to create a streamlined travel experience throughout the weekend.
Affiliations
SoCal Fest welcomes eligible teams affiliated with recognized youth soccer organizations, including US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, USSSA, AYSO, Select, the Canadian Soccer Association, and other FIFA-affiliated youth associations, subject to tournament sanctioning and eligibility requirements.
The SoCal Fest Vision
We are building SoCal Fest to become a signature Presidents Day Weekend soccer tradition in Southern California — an event where clubs can return year after year knowing they will receive competitive games, professional organization, outstanding facilities, and an experience their players and families look forward to.One destination. Multiple levels of competition. Hundreds of players. One unforgettable Presidents Day Weekend.
SoCal Fest 2027
Play. Compete. Celebrate.
Presented by Rated Sports
Feb 13th – 15th, 2027