City of Oaks Classic 2027 | NCFC Youth
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City of Oaks
Classic

2026
Dates May 8-9, 2027
Location WRAL Soccer Park, Raleigh NC
Age Groups U09–U19 Boys & Girls
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Age Groups
U9–U19
Levels
Classic, Challenge & Rec
Format
3 Group Games + Finals
Location
WRAL Soccer Park
Eligibility
All States Welcome
About The Tournament

The NCFC Youth City of Oaks Classic is one of North Carolina's premier spring tournaments, drawing Classic, Challenge, and Recreation level teams from across the region. Held May 8-9, 2027, games take place at NCFC's 21-field WRAL Soccer Park and surrounding Raleigh-area facilities.

Open to U9–U19 Boys & Girls teams, the City of Oaks 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 spring weekends on the calendar.

Interested teams must register and pay by April 14, 2027 to be accepted. Teams will be notified of acceptance via email once registration and payment are received.

Event Highlights

3-game group play followed by a championship match for every bracket
Finalists and champions receive individual medals and team trophies
Open to Classic, Challenge, and Recreation teams U9–U19
21-field WRAL Soccer Park plus surrounding Raleigh-area venues
Teams from all states eligible with valid association paperwork
Tournament sanctioned by NC Youth Soccer Association

Stay to Play Policy

All teams are required to participate in our Stay to Play program. Teams must book accommodations through Team Travel Source — NCFC Youth's official travel partner — and stay on Saturday night. Stay to Play ensures all teams receive the best available hotel benefits and the protections NCFC and Team Travel Source have established with area hotels.

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Important Dates

Mark your calendar — all registration, payment, and refund deadlines fall on the same date, with schedules posted roughly two weeks before the event.

March 2027
1
Online Check-In Opens
Teams may begin online check-in
April 2027
14
Registration Deadline
Applications close — no late entries
April 2027
14
Payment & Refund Deadline
Full payment due; last day for refunds
April 2027
23
Schedules Posted
Available online for all teams
April 2027
28
Online Check-In Closes
Deadline: 3:00 PM ET
May 2027
8-9
Tournament Days
Capital City Classic weekend
Registration Fees

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.

U9–U10
$595
per team
U11–U12
$745
per team
U13–U14
$815
per team
U15–U19
$845
per team
Payment must be received by April 14, 2027 for a team to be accepted. Teams will be notified of acceptance via email once registration and payment are complete.
Tournament Details
Event Format
  • 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
Eligible Teams
  • 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
Location
  • Majority of games at WRAL Soccer Park — 21 fields
  • Additional games at surrounding Raleigh-area facilities as needed
  • Raleigh, North Carolina
Online Check-In
  • Online check-in opens March 1, 2027
  • Online check-in deadline: April 28, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET
  • No online check-in fee
Contact Us

Have a question? Reach out to our tournament staff directly using the appropriate link below.

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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.

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