2026 Cal South Adult State Cup
The Cal South Adult State Cup is back again for 2026!
This year’s intensely competitive tournament will feature a Men’s Open division where the best adult soccer teams from across California will compete for a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize and the title of State Champion!Â
The tournament will begin on the weekend of January 24-25, 2026 and culminate in a final to be played on the weekend of March 7-8, 2026.
The Cal South Adult Open State Cup is a marvelous opportunity for men’s soccer teams across Southern California to come together and compete over an incredible prize. Register today!
SCHEDULES, FEES & INFO
TOURNAMENT DATES
January 24-25 through March 7/8, 2026
- Game #1 Weekend: Jan. 24-25Â [Locations TBA]
- Game #2 Weekend: Jan. 31-Feb. 1Â [Locations TBA]
- Game #3 Weekend: Feb. 7-8Â [Locations TBA]
- Alternate Date Weekend: Feb. 14-15Â (if competition size increases)
- Quarterfinals: Feb. 21-22Â [Locations TBA]
- Semifinals: Feb. 28-Mar. 1Â [Locations TBA]
- Finals: Mar. 7Â or 8Â [Locations TBA]
FORMAT
GROUP STAGE:
- 8 groups of 4Â teams each –Â 32 teams in total
- Teams are guaranteed one home and one away match in the group stage
- Home team is responsible for providing fields
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KNOCKOUT STAGE:
- Consists of the winners from each of the four groups
- ​​​​​​​Ties after 90 minutes go straight to penalty kicks
Team Registration Rates (11v11)
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| Early Bird Discount Team Rate (through Nov. 7, 2025) | $550 + 3% card processing fee |
| Regular Team Rate | $550 + 3% card processing fee |
- Player Registration Fees:
- $10/player registration + 3% card processing fee
- Note: If player already registered with USASA, no player registration fee will be added
- Eligibility: Clubs who participated in a Sanctioned League in 2025
Cash Prize
| Men’s Open | $10,000/champion |
Deadlines
Early Bird Discount
Entry Deadline:
November 7, 2025
Tournament
Entry Deadline:
 January 9, 2026
Important Downloads/Documents
Tournament Rules – UPDATE COMING SOON
Code of Conduct
Concussion Protocol
Adult Player Registration (Minor) & Parental Release Form
Player Requirements
Contacts
Adult State Cup General Tournament Information
adultstatecup@calsouth.com
714-778-2972
Administrative Services Group
Adult Player/Team Registration and Player Eligibility
administrativeservices@calsouth.com
714-778-2972
Stacks Sports/Affinity Registration Tech Support
Account Issues/Password Retrieval
1-800-817-5977