Capital City
Classic
2026
The NCFC Youth Capital City Classic is one of North Carolina's premier fall tournaments, drawing Classic, Challenge, and Recreation level teams from across the region. Held October 10–11, 2026, games take place at NCFC's 21-field WRAL Soccer Park and surrounding Raleigh-area facilities.
Open to U9–U19 Boys & Girls teams, the Capital City Classic welcomes teams from all states with proper state association or US Club Soccer paperwork. Finalists and champions are recognized with individual medals and team trophies — making this one of the most rewarding fall weekends on the calendar.
Interested teams must register and pay by September 14, 2026 to be accepted. Teams will be notified of acceptance via email once registration and payment are received.
Event Highlights
Mark your calendar — all registration, payment, and refund deadlines fall on the same date, with schedules posted roughly two weeks before the event.
Fees vary by age group. All teams must register and pay by September 14, 2026 to be accepted. Acceptance confirmation will be sent via email upon receipt of registration and payment.
- 3-game group play followed by a championship match
- Every team guaranteed a minimum of 3 games across the two-day event
- Finalists and champions receive individual medals and team trophies
- Some age groups may be combined depending on registration numbers
- U9–U19 Boys & Girls teams
- Classic, Challenge, and Recreation divisions
- Open to teams from all states with valid state association or US Club Soccer paperwork
- Majority of games at WRAL Soccer Park — 21 fields
- Additional games at surrounding Raleigh-area facilities as needed
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Online check-in opens August 31, 2026
- Online check-in deadline: October 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
- No online check-in fee
Have a question? Reach out to our tournament staff directly using the appropriate link below.
Ready to Compete
in Raleigh?
Join Classic, Challenge, and Recreation teams from across the region this fall at WRAL Soccer Park for one of North Carolina's premier youth soccer weekends.
Can I bring my pets to the fields?
No pets (e.g., dogs, cats, or other leashed animals) are allowed at any NCFC Youth-owned or operated facility used for practices, games, and/or tournaments (except for a documented service animal). This includes parking lots, sidelines, walking paths, shelters/pavilions, or anywhere else on premises.
What is Stay-to-Play?
Stay to Play is a tournament housing method that allows teams to receive the best available hotel benefits and ensures all teams receive the protections NCFC Youth and TTS have established with the hotels. TTS pre-secures room blocks at the closest available hotels to the fields and negotiates the lowest rates and best amenities for teams. TTS always selects properties with the team's best interest in mind.
More information can be found here: Stay to Play Policy
Schedule Changes?
Schedules will be finalized and frozen 7 days from the start of the event. At this time, no additional changes will be made.
I am coaching more than one team during the tournament so can you handle scheduling conflicts?
Yes, we can handle scheduling conflicts for coaches with 2 teams. Any coach with more than 2 teams should ensure they have assistants. Conflicts after group play cannot be accommodated. We cannot guarantee we can avoid all conflicts, but we will do our best.
When is check-in for the tournament?
Team check-in will be online check-in ONLY and must be completed by the deadline date listed on the tournament home page. The process cannot be started until your team is accepted.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE TO ADD GUEST PLAYERS TO YOUR ROSTER IS THE SAME AS THE ONLINE CHECK-IN DEADLINE. GUEST PLAYERS CANNOT BE ADDED AFTER THE ONLINE CHECK-IN DEADLINE. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.**
Can we mix USYS cards or medicals with US Club cards and medicals?
No. You must register as a USYS team, US Club, or USSSA team. Guest players must match the team's affiliation.
Do we need a Notification to Travel Form?
Any USYS team from outside North Carolina will need to upload their Notification to Travel form during the online check-in process. US Club teams do not need to provide a Notification to Travel Form.
