A winter soccer trip starts with choosing the right event for your team. Before booking a hotel or filling out a registration form, you’ll want to know who your player will compete against, where the games take place, and how the weekend fits your family’s schedule.
This guide highlights three Florida youth soccer events scheduled for December 2026 through February 2027, along with the details parents and team managers should check before committing.
Event information checked October 23, 2026. Dates, availability, and tournament requirements can change; confirm current details with the organizer before registering or booking travel.
Florida winter soccer tournaments at a glance
| Tournament | Dates | Location | Starting point for your research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Winter Cup & Showcase | December 11–13, 2026 | Lakewood Ranch | Championship and showcase formats for older youth teams |
| Tampa Bay Winter Classic | December 11–13, 2026 | Multiple Tampa Bay locations | Developmental and recreational-plus competition |
| Weston Cup & Showcase | February 12–15, 2027 | Multiple locations in Broward and Collier counties | Several competition levels over Presidents’ Day weekend |
This is a selected starting list, rather than a complete Florida tournament calendar. Use the SupaSoccer tournament directory to explore more events.
Florida Winter Cup & Showcase: December 11–13, 2026
The Florida Winter Cup & Showcase is scheduled for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. The organizer lists championship brackets for U13–U15 teams and a three-game showcase format for U16–U19 teams, alongside invitation-only Super Groups.
For families, the single-site setup is a useful planning detail. For coaches, the distinction between championship and showcase formats matters: confirm which division your team is applying for and how its games will be scheduled.
The published registration deadline is November 1, 2026, and the organizer says the event may reach capacity earlier. Families needing hotels should also review its stay-to-play policy before making independent reservations.
Younger teams should follow the organizer’s separate Florida Winter Cup Juniors information to confirm their event details.
View the Florida Winter Cup & Showcase listing on SupaSoccer or check official Florida Winter Cup information and registration.
Tampa Bay Winter Classic: December 11–13, 2026
The Tampa Bay Winter Classic lists boys’ and girls’ competition from U8 through U19 across multiple Tampa Bay locations.
The organizer describes the event as a developmental-level showcase intended for developmental and recreational-plus teams. That makes the competition description an important starting point when deciding whether it fits your team.
Before registering, ask how teams are placed into brackets and which venues are likely to host your age group. A tournament’s general location is helpful, but your assigned field should guide hotel and travel decisions.
This event falls on the same weekend as the Florida Winter Cup. Compare their formats and eligibility with your coach before choosing.
Check official Tampa Bay Winter Classic information.
Weston Cup & Showcase: February 12–15, 2027
The Weston Cup & Showcase offers multiple competition levels over Presidents’ Day weekend, including Showcase, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and invitation-only MLS NEXT divisions.
The organizer lists play across several locations in Broward and Collier counties, including Weston, Davie, Coral Springs, Plantation, and Naples. Confirm your division’s location before booking accommodation. The tournament name alone doesn’t tell you where your team will play.
Some teams may play Friday evening, with the event concluding Monday. Check your team’s expected arrival and departure requirements before purchasing flights.
The published registration deadline is January 8, 2027. Confirm current availability, division eligibility, and fees through the organizer.
View the Weston Cup listing on SupaSoccer or check the official tournament website.
How to choose the right tournament for your team
Start with your coach’s goal for the weekend. Is the team looking for evenly matched games, a championship format, preparation for the next season, or a showcase experience?
Then compare these practical details:
- Competition level: Ask how the organizer places teams and what information it uses to build brackets.
- Age group and format: Confirm eligibility, roster limits, guest-player rules, and whether games are 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11.
- Schedule: Find out whether Friday games or Monday finals could affect school and work.
- Venue: Confirm the actual playing location before choosing a hotel.
- Housing requirements: Check whether the event requires participating families to book through its approved housing provider.
- Cancellation terms: Read both tournament and accommodation policies before paying.
For showcase events, review current coach-attendance information with your player’s club. The word “showcase” alone doesn’t establish which colleges will attend or whether a particular player will be evaluated.
Build a budget for the whole weekend
The team entry fee is only one part of a tournament trip. Ask your team manager which expenses are included in team dues and which families will pay separately.
A useful budget includes:
- Your share of tournament and team expenses
- Hotel nights and applicable fees
- Flights or driving costs
- Local transportation, parking, and tolls
- Meals and snacks
- A cushion for schedule changes
Compare the total trip cost before choosing between events. An extra hotel night or a different field assignment can change the budget substantially.
What to confirm before leaving home
Save the final schedule, field address, team contact information, and tournament rules where you can find them quickly. Check again before departure for changes.
Pack both uniform colors, shin guards, appropriate footwear, extra socks, a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, rain protection, and layers. Use the local forecast close to departure to decide what else to bring.
Keep optional sightseeing flexible until the game schedule is final. Leave space between games for meals, travel, and rest.
Find your next Florida soccer tournament
The right tournament should fit your team’s level, your player’s goals, and your family’s budget.
Start with the events above, confirm the details with your coach and the organizer, and browse more youth soccer tournaments on SupaSoccer to compare your options.
