rated Cup Information.
| AGE | Early Entry Offer Deadline Nov 6, 2026 | 1/2 OFF rate if attending PHoenix Cup | Final APPLICATION DEADLINE dec 18, 2026 |
| U7/U8 | $200 | $150 | $300 |
| U9/U10 | $595 | $347.50 | $695 |
| U11/12 | $795 | $447.50 | $895 |
| U13/U14 | $895 | $497.50 | $995 |
| U15-U19 | $945 | $547.50 | $1095 |
About
Kick off the 2027 tournament calendar in Arizona at Rated Cup, a professionally operated weekend built around competitive soccer, strong facilities and an accessible entry point for clubs. Rated Cup brings boys and girls teams together at Reach 11 Sports Complex for a focused two-day event with meaningful competition from the opening whistle through championship play.
Rated Cup is designed for clubs that want quality competition early in the year without sacrificing organization or value. Teams compete in appropriately tiered brackets and can use the weekend as an early-season benchmark while pursuing a place in the Rated Sports national qualifier pathway.
| DATES | January 23-24, 2027 | AGES | U7-U19 |
| VENUE | Reach 11 Sports Complex | FORMAT | 3 Games guaranteed + finals |
| EARLY DEADLINE | November 6, 2026 | FINAL DEADLINE | December 19, 2026 |
Who can play
Open to eligible club teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer-member organizations and international FIFA-affiliated associations.
Boys and girls divisions are offered across the listed age groups, subject to sufficient applications and competitive bracket formation.
Competition & Tournament Format: Divisions are built to create competitive, balanced brackets across multiple levels. Every team is guaranteed a minimum of three games, with qualifying brackets advancing to a championship final.
2027 Entry Fees & Deadlines: Early entry deadline: November 6, 2026 | Final application deadline: December 18, 2026
Qualifier
| Rated Sports Qualifier Pathway: Group winners earn a FREE entry into the 2027 California Cup over Memorial Day weekend. |
Schedule
| DAY | Competition | Planing Window |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 23 | Round Robin Play | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, January 24 | Round Robin Play + Finals | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Game times and bracket schedules are subject to final tournament scheduling and will be published through the official registration/scheduling platform.
Venue
Reach 11 Sports Complex is one of Arizona’s major tournament soccer venues and provides the field capacity required for a full weekend of age-group competition.
Parking at Reach 11 is currently listed as free for Rated Cup.
Travel and hospitality
Rated Cup is a stay-to-play event for travel teams. Hotel access is provided through Rated Travel after acceptance and entry-fee payment. Housing questions: housing@ratedtravel.net
Acceptance, Payment & Withdrawals
Once a team is accepted, the entry fee must be submitted within 10 days to hold the team’s place. Teams that are accepted and later withdraw are not eligible for an entry-fee refund. Final acceptance, competition placement and scheduling are managed through the tournament registration system.
Official tournament rules, published schedules and event-day directives control if they differ from general website copy.
Cancellation Insurance
We all know that unexpected weather-related challenges can affect an outdoor event. That is why we are excited to introduce the option of purchasing Event Cancellation Insurance for your team’s entry fee, available through GotSport at checkout.
More Information: GotSport Event Cancellation Team Coverage (PDF)
Applications are open for the 2027 event. Apply early to secure the best available placement before age groups and competitive flights reach capacity.
APPLY / EVENT DETAILS: https://ratedcup.com/
General Information: support@ratedsports.com | 888-541-5567
Housing: housing@ratedtravel.net