Mesa, AZ City Tour Jan 2026
⚽ Soccer Wars City Tour - Mesa, AZ Jan 2026
Mesa, AZ – Jan 2-4, 2026
📍 Arizona Athletic Grounds - 6321 S Ellsworth Rd. Mesa, AZ 85212
🛏️ Stay and Play Event – Hotel link coming soon! 📅 Registration Deadline: November 22, 2025
Sign up early—brackets do max out!
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👥 Who Can Participate?
Open to all youth players ages 9U–19U—boys and girls, regardless of club, team, or league affiliation. High school players also receive a bonus opportunity to participate in an Official College ID Camp hosted in partnership with Stanislaus State University. This camp is fully compliant with in-season participation rules and offers a chance to showcase talent in front of college staff.
🧍 Player Wars – Field Player Competition
💰 Fee: $139 per player 📝 Payment plans available 👉 Register a Field Player(Note: “Team” = Age Bracket by Birth Year)
Format:
Small-sided games (mostly 4v4)
🗓️ Day 1: Round Robin
🗓️ Day 2: Round Robin + Showcase Finals
🎮 4–5 games guaranteed
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM (actual times vary by bracket)
Highlights: Players compete in small-sided games, earning individual points based on their team’s performance, skill execution, and overall impact—not just goals. This format rewards more than athleticism—it’s built to highlight creativity, smart decision-making, and leadership on the field. 🏅 Players who consistently stand out will be invited to the Showcase Finals, where they’ll compete for national recognition.
🧤 Goalie Wars – 1v1 Goalkeeper Tournament
💰 Fee:
9U–13U: $165
14U–19U: $190 📝 Payment plans available 👉 Register a Goalkeeper(Note: “Team” = Age Bracket by Birth Year)
Format:
1v1 GK vs GK battles
🗓️ Day 1: Round Robin
🗓️ Day 2: Wild Card & Playoffs
🎮 6–7 games guaranteed
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM (actual times vary by bracket)
Highlights: Goalkeepers take center stage in fast-paced, 1v1 battles that challenge their reflexes, distribution, and shot-stopping ability. With more touches and saves than a typical season, this format pushes keepers to think quickly, adapt under pressure, and lead from the back. 🏅 Top performers qualify for our National Competition, earning recognition for their technical skill and competitive mindset.
🧪 Skill Wars – All Players Welcome
💰 Fee:
$150 per team (up to 16 rostered players) 👉 Register a Team
$25 per individual 👉 Register an Individual Player
Schedule:
🗓️ Friday & Saturday Only: 10 AM–1 PM
🕛 Registration closes: 12 PM Saturday
Stations: 🔥 Juggling 🔥 Passing 🔥 Shooting 🔥 Power 🔥 Dribbling
Highlights: Players rotate through five exciting skill stations designed to showcase individual talent in a fun, fast-paced format that encourages creativity, focus, and confidence. 🏅 Top scorers earn points toward their club’s overall score, with awards for Top Ballers and Hi Point Individuals. ✅ Skill Wars is built to celebrate every player’s unique strengths—without affecting game fatigue.
🏅 What’s Included
Guaranteed games
Live and recorded stats
National qualifying opportunities
Soccer Wars drawstring bag
Family-friendly atmosphere
College coach visibility (for high school players)
