January 8–10, 2027 | Henderson, Nevada

The Desert Invitational will be held as the Juniors Cup National Championship and will take place January 8-10, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is open to boys and girls teams from U7 to U19 affiliated with USYSA, US Club Soccer, Super Y League, and FIFA.  This highly anticipated event draws top competition from across the region, offering Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions for teams of all levels.

As one of the premier events on the West Coast, the Desert Invitational delivers a professionally managed tournament experience with high-quality fields, a competitive atmosphere, and strong regional representation. Games will be played at top Las Vegas-area facilities, creating a fun and memorable weekend for players, coaches, and families.

All attending teams will benefit from a top-tier experience, including Home and Away team tents, certified athletic trainers, refuel stations, team benches, no coaching conflicts, and a guaranteed three-game minimum.

Roster limits are as follows: U15–U19 (11v11) teams may roster up to 22 players. U12–U14 (11v11) teams may roster up to 18 players. U10–U12 (9v9) teams may roster up to 16 players. U8–U10 (7v7) teams may roster up to 14 players.