❄ December 11–13, 2026 ❄
Tampa Bay Winter Classic
Three days of soccer in the Florida sun, dressed for winter. 400 teams, U8 through U19, across multiple Tampa Bay locations — with college scouts on the sidelines and Santa at the tent.
The Event
A December
weekend
built to play
The Winter Classic is a developmental-level showcase — real games, real competition, no travel headaches. Everything runs across multiple Tampa Bay locations, all an easy drive from home.
Lower-level
showcase
Built for developmental and recreational-plus teams looking for competitive winter games in a lower-pressure bracket.
400 teams,
one weekend
A full field of teams across U8–U19, boys and girls, packed into three December days.
Multiple Tampa
Bay locations
Matches are hosted at quality venues across the Tampa Bay area — convenient for local and traveling teams alike.
Free photos
with Santa
Bring the family. Santa is set up all weekend, and it won't cost you a thing.
Merch run
in-house
Official Winter Classic gear, stocked and sold by us on-site all three days.
College
coaches
D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO staff on the sidelines for the older age groups.
Tournament Tuition
Registration fees
One tournament tuition per team, set by age group and play format. Referee fees are collected separately, per team, at registration.
Referee fees are collected at registration, per team, in addition to tuition.
U12 playing 11v11? Register under the U13 age group. The U13 (U12 11v11) division is built for U12 teams preparing for 11v11 play.
Tournament Venues
Where you'll play
Every match runs across multiple Tampa Bay locations. Here's where the weekend happens — tap any field for directions.
Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex
3021 Sports Coast Wy
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Tarpon Springs Sports Complex
150 N Jasmine Ave
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
College Exposure
Coaches on
the sideline
The older brackets play in front of college staff from four recruiting levels. It's a low-key winter setting to get seen without the price tag of a national showcase.
On the Grounds
More than
the matches
Photos
with Santa
Set up on-site all three days at no charge. A holiday keepsake between kickoffs — bring the whole sideline crew.
Winter Classic
merch
Official event gear, run in-house and stocked at the fields all weekend. Grab a hoodie before the cold front rolls in.
Documents & Help
Resources
Everything managers need to register, check in, and get answers before kickoff.
Register
Ready to compete? Register your team for the Winter Classic — December 11–13, 2026.
Register →Event rules
View the official rules and format for the Winter Classic tournament.
View rules →Admin help
Help uploading team documents and completing online check-in via GotSport.
Admin help →Contact us
Direct all tournament inquiries to our staff using the button below.
Contact us →Claim your
winter dates
Spots go by age group and campus, and 400 fill fast. Lock your team into the Winter Classic before December.