The Ohio State Cup
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Tournament Information
The Ohio State Cup is Ohio’s premier statewide soccer tournament, bringing together the top clubs from across the state to compete for the title of Ohio State Cup Champion. Hosted in Columbus, this elite competition features high-level matchups, exceptional talent, and the competitive intensity that defines championship soccer in Ohio.
As the pinnacle event on Ohio’s soccer calendar, the Ohio State Cup provides clubs with an unmatched opportunity to test themselves against the best, while promoting excellence, sportsmanship, and unity throughout the Ohio soccer community.
High school–age teams will have the option to pre-schedule up to two (2) preliminary matches, offering greater flexibility and improved planning for teams balancing league, school, and tournament commitments.
Great Lakes Alliance will cover the Regional event entry fee for championship-winning teams.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust team divisions as needed to ensure competitive balance. Teams will be notified in advance of any changes.
If a division does not have enough teams, it may be combined and played as part of a Super Group division. Teams will be notified if this occurs.
The Ohio State Cup will offer both Super Group and Premier divisions.
U13 and older Super Group champions advance to the Super Group Competition of National Cup XXIII in Colorado (July).
U13 and older Premier champions advance to the Premier Group Competition of National Cup XXIII Midwest Regional in Waukegan / Libertyville, Illinois.
May 1-18
Open to all Boys and Girls U8-U19
Traditional round-robin play followed by championship games
U8–U10: 7v7
U11–U12: 9v9
U13–U19: 11v11
U12 teams may choose 9v9 or 11v11
ENTRY FEES
7v7 and 9v9 divisions: $1,050
11v11 divisions: $1,100
DETAILS
Why Compete in The Ohio State Cup
Recognized as Ohio’s top statewide soccer tournament
Showcases elite competition and high-caliber teams
Central location in Columbus for statewide accessibility
A championship environment focused on performance and professionalism
Preminary Matches
Semi / Finals Matches
LOCATIONS
PRELIMINARY WEEKEND I (Northern Ohio) |
U13-U17 & U19
May 1-2
ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village
2333 17th St NW
Canton, OH 44708
Strongsville Soccer Complex
15301 Foltz Parkway
Strongsville, Ohio 44149
PRELIMINARY WEEKEND II (Northern Ohio) |
U9 & U12 (9v9)
May 8-9
Andrew Osbourne Academy
38588 Mentor Avenue
Willoughby, OH 44094
Lost Nations Sports Park
38630 Jet Center Pl
Willoughby, Ohio 44094
PRELIMINARY WEEKEND I (Southern Ohio) |
U-9 through U-19
April 30 - May 2
Warren County Sports Park
1267 Armco Park Entrance
Lebanon, OH 45036
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND |
All Ages
May 21-23
The top 2 teams from the Northern preliminaries and the 2 teams from the Southern Preliminaries will meet in the Semi-Finals. U17 & U19 Teams will play Semi-Finals on Friday 5/15 in Columbus and Finals on Monday 5/18 at a neutral site.
Sports Ohio
6490 Dublin Park Drive
Dublin, Ohio 43016
