2026 Socctoberfest

Presented By Adidas.
Sep 26 - 27, 2026
Socctoberfest is back in Aurora, Illinois this September, and in its fifth year with Soccer Events Group! A two-day fall showdown for teams who want appropriate competition, balanced brackets and a true championship experience.

Format & Rules 

 NEW AGE GUIDELINES FOR 2026

U8 (Born on or after august 1, 2018)U14 (Born between august 1, 2012 and july 31, 2013)
U9 (Born between august 1, 2017 and july 31, 2018)U15 (Born between august 1, 2011 and july 31, 2012)
U10 (Born between august 1, 2016 and july 31, 2017)U16 (Born between august 1, 2010 and july 31, 2011)
U11 (Born between august 1, 2015 and july 31, 2016)U17 (Born between august 1, 2009 and july 31, 2010)
U12 (Born between august 1, 2014 and july 31, 2015)U18 (Born between august 1, 2008 and july 31, 2009)
U13 (Born between august 1, 2013 and july 31, 2014)U19 (Born between august 1, 2007 and july 31, 2008)

Snapshot

  • 3 Games Guaranteed
  • Adidas Game Balls Provided for Every Game
  • Full Length Games*
  • All Games at One Facility
  • Max 3 Licensed Sideline Coaches
  • *U17-U19 are 40 minute halves, not 45 minutes

 

The Ball

  • Socctoberfest will provide Adidas game balls for every tournament game. 
  • U8: #3
  • U9 - U12: #4
  • U13 - U19: #5

 

Number Of Field Players

  • U8: 5v5
  • U9 - U10: 7v7
  • U11 - U12: 9v9
  • U13 - U19: 11v11
  • *Tournament rules comply with those of the U. S. Youth Soccer Association.

 

Roster Maxes

  • U8: 12 players
  • U9 - U10: 14 players
  • U11 - U12: 16 players
  • U13 - U14: 22 players
  • U15 - U19: 22 players

 

Duration Of Matches

AGE GROUP

All GAMES (MIN)*

U8 - U102 X 25 = 50
U11 - U122 X 30 = 60
U13 - U142 X 35 = 70
U15 - U192 X 40 = 80

*5-minute halftime for all games. 

 

Click for official rules 

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