Park City Extreme Cup Soccer Tournament

Cleats laced, sidelines packed, and a mountain town about to fill up with families from half the West. That’s Park City Extreme Cup weekend, and it’s one of the biggest traveling crowds our town sees all summer.

The 2026 Park City Extreme Cup returns July 30 through August 1, bringing roughly 200 teams and their families in from across the region for one of the largest sanctioned youth soccer tournaments in Utah. We’ve been managing vacation rentals here since 1999, so we know this town’s summer calendar inside and out, including the fact that families searching for tournament info often end up clicking through half a dozen pages just to piece together the schedule, the fees, and where to actually stay. This guide puts all of it in one place, plus the one detail the tournament’s own site can only partly answer: exactly where your family should book for the weekend.

Youth soccer players competing at the Park City Extreme Cup in Park City, Utah.

⚽ What Is the Park City Extreme Cup?

The Park City Extreme Cup is a sanctioned U.S. Youth Soccer tournament for boys and girls ages 9U through 19U, with U.S. Club Soccer teams also welcome to play. Organized by the Park City Soccer Club (PCSC), it’s grown into one of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the state, and 2026 marks its 23rd year running.

Here’s what that growth means in practice: the tournament fills to capacity nearly every year. To keep up with demand, games now spread beyond Park City into Heber, Francis, Kamas, and Oakley. That’s a lot of ground to cover for a family visiting for the first time, which is exactly why knowing where to base yourselves for the weekend matters so much.

Families ask us the same question every July: “We don’t know which field our team will land on yet, so where should we even book?” Our answer is always the same. Stay central, near Kimball Junction, and you’re within easy reach no matter where the bracket sends you.

— All Seasons Resort Lodging, Local Team

🏆 Some of the Best Fields in the State

Park City’s soccer fields carry serious credibility. Both the U.S. Men’s National Team and Real Salt Lake have trained on some of the very fields used during the Extreme Cup. A limited number of matches are even played under the lights, which makes for a pretty memorable evening of youth soccer against a mountain backdrop.

📅 2026 Park City Extreme Cup: Dates & Key Deadlines

Whether your team is already registered or your family is just starting to plan the trip, here’s the timeline that matters most. Registration and bracket details are managed entirely by the tournament, so always confirm specifics directly with the organizers as the summer gets closer.

Notice how much happens in the three weeks before the tournament even starts. Brackets don’t come out until July 7, and the full schedule doesn’t post until July 20, which is exactly why so many traveling families end up booking lodging well before they know precisely which field they’ll play on. More on how to plan around that in the lodging section below.

📋 Age Groups, Format & Fees

The Extreme Cup organizes teams by age group, with roster size and game format changing as players get older. Here’s the breakdown for 2026:

*U13–U15 rosters carry up to 18 players. U16–U18 rosters carry up to 22 players, with 18 dressed per game. A $20 GotSport software fee is added at checkout for every team.

One detail worth flagging for coaches and team managers: the 2026 tournament aligns age groups with U.S. Youth Soccer’s school-year initiative, so teams should register using their Fall 2026 age group rather than their current 2025–26 age. If you’re not sure which bracket that puts your team in, the tournament’s registration team can walk you through it.

Games spread across Park City and the surrounding Wasatch Back communities.

🗺️ Where Are the Games Played?

Because the Extreme Cup fills up every year, games are no longer confined to Park City itself. Expect play across five communities: Park City, Heber, Francis, Kamas, and Oakley. Younger age groups (U11–U12) tend to play closer to town at fields like Matt Knoop Memorial Park and the Park City Sports Complex, while older brackets may be assigned fields further out in the Heber Valley.

Here’s the practical takeaway for families: you won’t know your team’s exact field assignment until the bracket releases on July 7, and the full schedule isn’t posted until July 20. That’s a tight window if you’re booking lodging based on a single field location. The smarter move is choosing a home base that keeps every possible venue within a reasonable drive, which is exactly why so many Extreme Cup families gravitate toward the Kimball Junction area. It sits close to town, close to the highway heading toward Heber and Kamas, and close to the tournament’s own headquarters hotel.

🏠 Where to Stay for the Park City Extreme Cup

Here’s something the tournament’s own website can only partly help with. Their official lodging page points teams to one hotel. That’s a great option, and we happen to manage it, but it’s not the only one, and it isn’t always the right fit for every family’s size or budget.

Tournament Headquarters: Newpark Resort

Newpark Resort is the Park City Extreme Cup’s official tournament headquarters hotel, and it’s managed by our team at All Seasons Resort Lodging. It sits right in Kimball Junction, an easy walk to shopping and dining and a short drive to fields across Park City, Heber, and beyond. Tournament families booking directly get a discounted group rate, so it’s worth mentioning the tournament’s promo code when you call.

Need More Space? Condos & Townhomes Near Kimball Junction

A hotel room works well for a single-night stay, but Extreme Cup weekends often mean three or four nights with extended family, multiple kids, and a cooler full of post-game snacks. That’s where a condo or townhome earns its keep. A full kitchen alone can save a traveling family real money over three days of restaurant meals, and a little extra space goes a long way after a long day in the sun.

⭐ Bear Hollow Village is a favorite for traveling soccer families, tucked between Canyons Village and Kimball Junction with room to spread out after a long tournament day. Traveling with grandparents or a second family? Our group lodging team can help coordinate multiple units so everyone stays close together.

Looking for even more room for a big traveling crew? Browse our 3-bedroom units or 4+ bedroom homes and condos for tournament week.

🏔 Beyond the Pitch: What to Do Between Games

With pool play running two full days, there’s real downtime to fill between matches, and plenty of families turn the weekend into a proper Park City vacation. Here’s how to spend it:

• 🍽 Must-Eat Kimball Junction Restaurants — Quick, kid-friendly options close to Newpark and the Kimball Junction rentals
• 🏊 Alpine Slides & Mountain Coasters — A perfect way to burn off energy between games
• 🏋 7 Best Hikes in Park City — Easy trails for a morning walk before an afternoon match
• 🍺 Best Coffee Shops — Fuel up for an early sideline call time
• 🏠 More Things to Do in Park City — Our full activity archive for tournament week

Since families often travel from out of state for this tournament, extending the trip by a day or two on either end is common. Park City’s trail system is IMBA Gold-rated, so even a short bike ride or hike between games is an easy way to make the most of the mountain setting.

🚌 Getting Around Tournament Weekend

With games spread across five communities, a little planning around transportation goes a long way, especially on days with an early match on one side of the valley and a late one on the other.

❓ Park City Extreme Cup: Frequently Asked Questions