Nationals crest Nationals Kickoff Festival Aug 8–9, 2026
Nationals Soccer · Season Kickoff

Kick off
the season.
Rise together.

Two days of soccer for U7–U12 boys and girls. Two days of friendlies with other Nationals teams — the launch point for your fall season.

Registration Hotel Information
Nationals Soccer Club crest — a city skyline rising from roots, ringed by stars
Dates
Aug 8–9, 2026
Ages
U7 – U12
Divisions
Friendlies
Festival weekend

Schedule at a glance

Three days, fixtures, and scores will post closer to kickoff.

  1. Sat · Aug 8 Full festival day All ages · group play Group play
  2. Sun · Aug 9 Full festival day All ages · group play Group play
Getting there

Venue

All divisions play at a single complex, so families and coaches stay together across the weekend.

Hope Sports Complex

5801 Aurelius Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
Fields
Grass & turf — all matches on site
Parking
On-site, free for festival guests
Amenities
Concessions · restrooms · shade & team tents welcome
Map showing the location of Hope Sports Complex in Lansing, Michigan Hope Sports Complex
Where your team fits

Divisions & formats

Every age group is tiered so teams play matches at their level.

U7 – U8

U7 and U8 playing 4v4.

4v4BoysGirls

U9Y

U8 teams playing 7v7.

7v7BoysGirls

U9

U9 teams playing 7v7.

7v7BoysGirls

U10

U10 teams playing 7v7.

7v7BoysGirls

U11Y

U10 teams playing 9v9.

9v9BoysGirls

U11

U11 teams playing 9v9.

9v9BoysGirls

U12

U12 teams playing 9v9.

9v9BoysGirls

All friendlies

A three-game minimum for every team against other Nationals teams.