FC NORTH COLUMBUS CUP
OCTOBER 9–11, 2026 – Boys & Girls U9–U14/15
Three days of competitive soccer at quality facilities across Central Connecticut — with divisions designed for teams across multiple competitive levels.
FRIDAY EVENING • SATURDAY • SUNDAY
NO GAMES MONDAY (FRIDAY OPTION FOR LOCAL TEAMS)
COMPETE. CONNECT. ENJOY THE WEEKEND.
FC North welcomes teams from across New England and the Northeast for the 2026 FC North Columbus Cup, a competitive Columbus Day Weekend tournament designed to deliver quality matches and a great experience for players, coaches and families.
The tournament welcomes boys and girls U9 through U14/15, with divisions formed to create appropriate competition across Premier, Select, EDP, ECNL, Girls Academy, MLS NEXT Academy and other competitive platforms.
With quality grass and turf facilities, professional tournament management and convenient access throughout Connecticut, the FC North Columbus Cup provides clubs with a great way to compete over the holiday weekend — without playing on Monday.
WHY PLAY THE FC NORTH COLUMBUS CUP?
A TOURNAMENT BUILT AROUND THE EXPERIENCE.
COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS
Teams are grouped by age and competitive level with the goal of creating balanced, meaningful matches throughout the weekend.QUALITY FACILITIES
Games are played across quality natural grass and synthetic turf facilities throughout Connecticut.PROFESSIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT
Experienced tournament staff, USSF-certified referees and athletic trainers help provide a professionally managed environment.A BETTER HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Local teams can play Friday evening, allowing greater scheduling flexibility throughout the weekend — and there are no games on Columbus Day Monday.
PLAY ACROSS QUALITY CONNECTICUT FACILITIES
DAY HILL DOME
11v11 Boys — Outdoor Turf & Grass
9v9 Girls — Indoor Turf
875 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CTCHARTER OAK PARK
9v9 & 11v11 Girls — Turf
50 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CTVETERANS PARK
7v7 & 9v9 Girls — Grass
180 Hillstown Road, Manchester, CTMOUNT NEBO
11v11 Girls — Grass
157 Spring Street, Manchester, CTSPORTING CT — CCR FIELDS
9v9 & 11v11 Boys — Turf
395 Country Club Road, Middletown, CTTHE FORGE — VALE SPORTS CLUB
9v9 & 11v11 Boys — Turf
49 Randolph Road, Middletown, CTCFC PARK
11v11 Girls — Turf
667 Amity Road, Bethany, CTPLAN YOUR WEEKEND
HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Traveling to Connecticut for the tournament?
Discounted tournament accommodations are available through our official housing partner.
Restaurants • Shopping • Family Activities • Easy Access to I-84 & I-91
TOURNAMENT RESOURCES
REGISTER – REGISTER NOW
Secure your team’s place in the 2026 FC North Columbus Cup.
TOURNAMENT RULES – COMING SOON
Formats, roster requirements, guest players and tournament policies.
SCHEDULES & RESULTS – COMING SOON
Accepted teams, schedules, standings and championship results.
PAYMENT & TOURNAMENT POLICIES
Payment is required at registration. Teams will not be accepted without payment on file.
For check payments:
Payable to: FC North
Mail to: Antonio Leone, 103 Richard Road, Rocky Hill, CT 06067Please include Club Name, Team Name and Birth Year in the memo.
Tournament policies:
- Teams with outstanding balances after the payment deadline may be moved to the waiting list.
- Accepted teams that withdraw forfeit their tournament entry fee.
- No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather or circumstances outside the tournament’s control.
- Participating teams must meet applicable tournament eligibility and roster requirements.
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
ANTONIO LEONE
FC North Columbus Cup Tournament Director
leone.fcnorth@gmail.com