National Championships

November 20-22, 2025 • SCHEELS Overland Park Soccer Complex
13700 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221 

Rules of Play

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Playbook

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Schedule Booklet

Coming Nov 14th

2025 Program

Coming October 3rd

Road To Soccer Video

Coming Nov 14th

Soccer Program Booklet

Download the Soccer Program Booklet

The Road to Soccer

Entry Fees

NIRSA recommends that teams do not purchase plane tickets until their team's entry acceptance is confirmed by a NIRSA Representative, Nicole Jackson or Lauren Carlson. Entry fees into the tournament are non-refundable.

Teams from Institutional Member schools – $1,580

Teams from Non-Institutional Member schools – $1,980

Open Division Registration Information

Please note – teams signing up for the lottery should have funds in place to travel and have a commitment from the team to travel.

The Open Division will be 24 men's and 24 women's teams. Teams will be decided through a Lottery System. Four teams from each region will be selected (the rest of the teams from the region will be drawn and out on a waitlist in order). Institutions are limited to one team per division.

Teams choosing to participate in the lottery that are selected and do not complete the registration process within 4 days, will not be allowed to participate in the 2026 Lottery.  Please only participate in the lottery if your team is committed to attending the 2025 NIRSA National Soccer Championships and has financial means to do so.

Lottery details can be found on the Open Division Drawing webpage.

Championship Division Registration Information

The Championship Division will be 24 men's and 24 women's teams. Teams MUST qualify for the Championship Division by qualifying through their regional (see qualifying standards). The at-large bids for the Championship Division will be awards by Monday, November 3. Please notify your Regional Coordinator by Sunday, November 2 if interested in an at-large bid. Universities are limited to one team per division.

Player Certification Form

Note: New Process!

Full details located in the 2025 NIRSA National Soccer Championship Playbook.

Required IMLeagues Player Forms

Players, through IMLeagues will have one required form to complete: Roster, Waiver and Code of Conduct Form

(note: ALL players must have medical health insurance coverage for the duration of our events)

Key Dates

  • September 22-28: Registration is open for Open Division Drawing 

  • October 8: Open Division Draw on the NIRSA Championship Series YouTube Channel at 9amPST/12pmEST

  • October 24-26 & Oct 31-Nov 2: Regional Championships Occur

  • November 3: Invitations for at-large bids for the Championship Division

  • November 14: Road To Soccer Video Released on the NIRSA Championship Series YouTube Channel at 9amPST/12pmEST

  • November 14: Tournament schedule available

  • November 14: Electronic copy of Player Certification due (both Open and Champ Division)

  • November 19: 2:00pm – 7:00pm practice (Starting Nov 1st – Practice sign up – first come, first serve)

  • November 20: 8:00 AM Local Time – Play begins.

  • November 21: Pool Play and Single Elimination rounds

  • November 22: Semi-finals and finals for all divisions

    • 1:00 PM: Men's & Women's Open Final
    • 3:00 PM: Men's Championship Final
    • 5:00 PM: Women's Championship Final

    *Please Note – the tournament format, number of games, and game length may change due to a team not showing up or circumstances beyond our control (weather). There are NO back-up fields. Under extreme weather conditions, the tournament could be cancelled.

Tournament Information

  • National Tournament Captain's Meeting

    • In lieu of a Captain's Meeting the Directors of Competition's will be on site from 4-7 PM local time, during check-in times for any questions, comments or concerns.

  • National Tournament Check-in

    • Wednesday, November 19, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM.
    • Location: TBD
    • Teams unable to check-in by 7:00 PM MUST contact Nicole at [email protected] for alternate check-in time. Teams that fail to schedule alternate check-in will be fined $130.

  • Spectator Admissions
    Inform family and friends coming to Overland Park that we will have an admission fee for all spectators ($15 per day or $35 for the weekend). Players will be required to show jersey and coaches will be given passes during team check-in.

Hotel & Lodging Information

The Soccer Playbook covers it all – Game schedules, roster and check-in deadlines, ID requirements, uniform guidelines, practice field reservations, venue details, lodging info, live stream links, awards, on-site contests, and purchasable merchandise. Whether you're a player, coach, or parent, the Playbook has all the details you need.

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Need more information?

Questions about the NIRSA Championship Series Soccer Championship can be directed to the NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs, Nicole Jackson. the Soccer work team chair, Alex Pendar, or the Soccer work team vice chair Gresh Urbanowski.

Let's Team Up!

Contact Emily Hughes, Director of Corporate Relations, to learn more about brand engagement at our national sports tournaments.

Sponsorship Opportunities

NIRSA Soccer Championships Online Store

Order Deadline: Monday, December 20, 2021 (11:59 PM EST)

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Congratulations

Open and championship divisions for men's and women's teams brought together over 2,000 players, staff, and officials to see 96 teams compete for the chance to be crowned a NIRSA National Champion.

Results

Open and championship divisions for men's and women's teams will bring together over 2,000 players, staff, and officials to see 96 teams compete for the chance to be crowned a NIRSA National Champion.

  • November 10: Tournament Schedule available for download

  • November 17, 8:00am: Play begins

  • November 19: Semi-finals and finals for all divisions

    1:00pm: Men's & Women's Open Final
    3:00pm: Men's Championship Final
    5:00pm: Women's Championship Final

All times Central

Schedule
Download the Results Booklet
Women's Championship Final Video
Men's Championship Final Video