EAL Winter Qualifier

The EAL Winter Qualifier will take place December 4-7, 2026, at Premier Sports Campus, bringing together elite youth soccer teams for one of the region's largest tournaments to close out the calendar year. Featuring U15-U19 age divisions, the Elite Academy League (EAL) competition will provide teams with a minimum of three matches over three to four days, with results counting toward national league standings and qualification for Nationals. Matches will begin Friday morning and continue through Sunday evening, culminating in championship matches on Monday, December 7, for qualifying teams. Now in its fifth consecutive year in the region, the tournament continues to demonstrate its success and growing appeal as a premier destination event for competitive youth soccer. Approximately 13,200 athletes and spectators are expected to attend throughout the four-day event, including 5,900 players and 7,300 spectators, highlighting the tournament's significant draw and continued contribution to the region's sports tourism industry.