For teams seeking warmer climates and high-level competition during the month of January, the 2027 edition of the Orlando Cup checks all the boxes.
Next year’s competition will return for its fifth edition from January 8-10, hosted at the Austin Tindall Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida. The tournament continues to establish itself as one of the fastest-growing international youth soccer events in the United States and is expected to welcome over 100 teams for the 2027 edition.
Featuring boys and girls brackets, the Orlando Cup follows the U.S. school-year age cutoff, allowing teams going through the age group change this summer to access quality competition. Birth years spanning 2019-2008 will take place for the boys, while the girls will host games for 2014-2010.
Teams are placed into Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions, allowing clubs to compete against opponents of similar competitive level while still maintaining the international character of the event. Division placement is carefully managed to create balanced and meaningful matchups across all age groups.
The Orlando Cup has become a destination event for international academies. For 2027, the tournament is proud to confirm the participation of several Brazilian powerhouses with their international experience travel teams, including Fluminense, Cruzeiro, Santos, Bahia, among others. These clubs will be primarily distributed across the Gold and Silver divisions.
In addition to Brazil, the event consistently attracts international teams from Canada, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Peru, Colombia, Aruba, and other countries, creating a diverse competitive environment rarely found in a single youth tournament in the U.S.
The Orlando Cup also offers a bracket simulation tool, where teams can explore potential opponents and tournament paths by age group and division. This tool is for planning and visualization purposes only, with final brackets confirmed closer to the event.
Adding the further opportunity for player exposure is a partnership with BallerTV, allowing all matches to be live streamed and available on demand. This allows college coaches, family members and fans around the world to follow the competition live or replay matches at any time.
Teams looking for activities off the field can access theme park discounts, including Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe, with savings of 30% or more off gate prices.
This combination has made the Orlando Cup a preferred choice for clubs seeking both competitive growth and an unforgettable experience for players and families.
Applications are now open for the 2027 edition. For more information and to register, please visit Orlandosoccercup.com.Â