Open Division Drawing

Wednesday, October 9 @9amPST/12pmEST

2022 NIRSA National Championships Change in Schedule

The new schedule has been posted. Game times have been altered slightly at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Thursday Games at Round Round Multipurpose Complex will begin at 8:00amCST.

NO games will be played at the Old Settlers Park.

New Venue: North East Metropolitan Park, 15500 Sun Light Near Way, Pflugerville, TX 78660 (approximately 20 minutes from the Round Rock Complex). Thursday games at North East Metro Park will begin at 9:00amCST. Play will take place on Turf fields #11-14.

Drawing of the 2024 NIRSA Soccer Championship Open Division teams: Wednesday, October 9 at 9amPST/12pmEST

The Open Division will be once again selected through a lottery system. Any team with membership in a NIRSA-affiliated league or minimum of four games played prior to the National Championships qualified to enter the lottery for their region.

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

Open Division Registration Information:

Lottery Draw Date: October 9 at 9am PST / 12pm EST.
Registration Period: From 6:00am PST on Monday, September 23 to 11:59pm PST on Sunday, September 29 via Event Connect.
Lottery Details: Four teams per region will be selected through a lottery. Remaining teams will be waitlisted in order.
Payment Deadline: Selected teams must complete registration and payment by October 16 at 5:00pm PST.
Regional Slot Allocation: If fewer than four teams register in a region by the deadline, remaining slots will be allocated to waitlisted teams from other regions.
Lottery Participation Conditions: Teams that fail to complete registration within 4 days after selection will not be eligible for the 2025 Lottery. Only committed teams with financial means to attend should register.
Roster Deadline: Final rosters are due on October 23. Each player must register online and complete the necessary forms.
Verification: Enrollment verification forms, requiring signatures from players, the Sport Club Director, and the University Registrar, will be sent to team reps by October 27.
Eligibility: Universities may enter one team per division. Teams must be NIRSA-affiliated or have played a minimum of four games prior to Nationals.

Questions? Contact NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs Nicole Jackson.

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, Jessica Cuadra, or the Soccer work team vice chair, Alex Pendar.