See you in 2026!
The 7 Elite Academy International Tournament, presented by Greater Zion, is one of the biggest youth soccer events in the country, with over 450 teams from across the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada taking part.
Games take place at top-class venues in St George, Washington, Utah and Mesquite, Nevada, from today thru Saturday.
With thousands of international players, coaches and families due to descend on the region, we’ve prepared a guide to ensure your tournament experience is one to live long in the memory.
We are unique in that we stage penalty kicks shootouts at the end of every game for an extra point. Don’t forget – start practising and make the most of the tournament atmosphere!
VENUES
We have four main tournament venues, as detailed below, alongside other smaller venues across the region. The main venues are:
The Fields at Little Valley, 2995 S 2350 E St, St. George, UT 84790
Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park, 965 S Washington Fields Rd, Washington, UT 8478
Shivwitz Legacy Field, 5861 W Old Hwy 91, Ivins, UT 84738, United States
Mesquite Soccer Complex, 1635 World Champion Way, Mesquite, NV 89034, United States.
There will be stages for medal ceremonies at each of the main venues, alongside all-day food, music and entertainment.
CHECK IN
Check in is quick and easy at each of the main tournament venues. You will receive all your necessary documents (including coaches gift and tournament pins for the players) in your team welcome packs at the venue HQs.
CONTACTS
Should there be an urgent need to contact a member of tournament staff, the following number is available: 214-668-4775 (Jeff Lochner). Alternatively, please visit the staff tent at any of our main venues!
WHERE TO EAT
Two of our main venues will have a range of quality food vendors, offering a range of tasty options for all the family. They include:
Little Valley: Zeppes, Hookd on Bowls, Filipino Americans cuisine, Primos Tacos.
Mesquite: Motu Shores. Sweet Dixie Southern Grill , Zeppes (TBC)
ACCOMODATION
We have arranged preferential rates with hotels across our tournament venues, with prices to suit all budgets. We do, however, urge you to book as soon as possible to secure the best rooms.
TOURNO APP
The Tourno app is a great addition to the 7 Elite Academy International Tournament and allows players, coaches and families to follow their team’s progress throughout the event.
Tourno tracks each team’s scores and table positions as they progress. The app will also offer fun games, activities and prizes.
GOALKEEPER MASTERCLASS
We are delighted to welcome Lauren Towne to our tournament with her Goalkeeping Masterclass. She is currently an Assistant Coach with Utah Tech Trailblazers Women’s Soccer, and will be in St George and Mesquite throughout the event, holding her masterclass for all age groups.
7 ELITE CAPE TOWN
For the first time in 2026, we will welcome a team from 7 Elite Academy Cape Town, South Africa to the 7 Elite Academy International Tournament.
The program is recruiting players to join them to study, play and train in the stunning Hout Bay, Cape Town. There are a range of options for players to join the program.
Staff from 7 Elite Academy Cape Town will be present throughout the tournament and will be able to answer any questions you have about these fantastic opportunities for boys aged 14 thru 19.
EXPLORE GREATER ZION
All games in the Under-13s thru Under-19s age brackets will take place within the spectacular Greater Zion region, with its world-famous hikes, sporting facilities and scenery.
We are proud to work with Greater Zion to show off the very best that Southern Utah has to offer. As headline sponsors of the 7 Elite Academy International Tournament, Greater Zion is bringing people from across the world to the region.
With striking red rock cliffs, towering, carved canyons, sweeping vistas, and deep, cool waters, Greater Zion is a colorful adventureland brimming with over 2,400 square miles of epic outdoor pursuits. Here, the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin converge to make for some of the most stunning scenery in the world.
Five regions and 19 cities call Greater Zion home. Amenities abound in our bigger towns of St. George, Washington, Hurricane and Springdale. Historical charm flourishes in our smaller towns of La Verkin, Ivins and Veyo.
Don’t forget – when you’re visiting the 7 Elite Academy International Tournament on February 5-7, make sure you discover and enjoy one of the most spectacular regions on earth.
SIGN UP TO COACHES’ VOICE
Coaches’ Voice is a world-class coaching tool, trusted by more than 100,000 grassroots, academy and professional football coaches worldwide to help them deliver better sessions, develop better players and win more games.
As an official sponsor of the 7 Elite Academy International Tournament, Coaches’ Voice is offering teams the opportunity to take their coaching to the next level with UEFA-led session plans, on-demand coaching courses and inspirational masterclasses from the world’s leading football coaches.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
We are working closely with Ronald McDonald House Intermountain Area to inspire greater interest in this incredible charity.
Through hard work and fundraising, RMHC provides families and loved ones a safe and comfortable place to stay when a child is sick in hospital.
We are donating $10 from each registration to the charity, alongside a charity auction featuring many unique items of memorabilia. THIS INCLUDES A SIGNED LIVERPOOL FC JERSEY presented by England defender Stephen Warnock.
You can view and bid on the online auction here:
FUN AT CRUSH GOLF & GRILL!
Crush Golf & Grill in St. George is proud to be an official partner of the 7 Elite Academy International Tournament, presented by Greater Zion.
The leading indoor golf venue features 52 climate-controlled tee boxes and a range of food and drink options throughout the year.
Crush Golf & Grill will be supporting the 7 Elite tournament by welcoming attendees to their venue before, during and after the event!
We are partnering with Crush Golf and Grill to offer players, coaches and families some incredible deals throughout the tournament. The address is: Crush Golf and Grill, 1108 W Black Mountain Dr, St. George, UT 84790.
GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT
We will be launching a Goal of the Tournament competition this weekend, sponsored by Adidas. The winner can win Adidas cleats and a swag bag – look out for the announcement!