Welcome to the 47th Annual nhb cup!
Join us in Orange County, California for the 47th Annual NHB Cup, where the elite meet to compete. This year, both the Girls and Boys NHB Cup Tournaments will be played on the Labor Day weekend. All venues are within miles of local southern California destinations such as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and popular beaches
GIRLS Event
Date: September 5-6
Location: Orange County Great Park, Huntington Beach Sports Complex and other Irvine locations
Boys Event
Date: September 5-7
Location: Orange County Great Park & The Huntington Beach Sports Complex
Three-Game Guarantee
Every team plays a minimum of three games—no one goes home early.
Early Schedule Release
Get your game times in advance and plan your weekend with ease.
No Friday Night Check-In
Arrive ready to play, skip the hassle of mandatory Friday check-ins.
Elite Grass & Turf Fields
Compete on high-quality grass and turf surfaces across the complex.
No Coaching Conflicts
Coaches can manage multiple teams without overlapping bracket games.
Free Parking at Great Park
Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking for all attendees.
Trophies for Champions & Finalists
Earn individual trophies and compete for The Cup—awarded to every Championship team.
Near Popular Attractions
All venues are within miles of local southern California destinations such as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and popular beaches
Details & Registration
Everything you need to plan your tournament weekend is right here. Get the key dates, game format, field locations, and important info at a glance. With early schedule release and no Friday night check-in, you can focus on game day. The full schedule will be posted here as the event approaches.
Event Details
DATES: Sept 5-6, 2026 (Girls 2-day) and Sept 5-7, 2026 (Boys 3-day)
LOCATION: Girls: Orange County Great Park, Huntington Beach Sports Complex, and other Irvine locations. Boys: Orange County Great Park and Huntington Beach Sports Complex
FIELD MAPS: Orange County Great Park: Huntington Beach Sports Complex
REGISTRATION FEES:
Girls weekend (2 days):
- U8-U10 $875
- U11-U12 $975
- U13-U19 $1175
Boys weekend (max 3 days):
- U8-U10 $975
- U11-U12 $1075
- U13-U19 $1275
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 31st (Both Boys and Girls)
Game Day Check-list
- The Great Park is big. Check the map to find the parking lot nearest your playing field
- Check-in must be done online in GotSport by Wednesday before the tournament weekend
- In the event of a conflict, the manager will need to produce laminate player cards or virtual cards.
- Team managers DO NOT need to print game cards. NHB Field marshals will have game cards at the field.
- Manager or coach must sign the game card after the game to verify the score.
- Look for the referee or field marshal on your field to sign immediately after the game.
- If unable to sign on your field, go to field marshal's tent to sign.
PLAYER CARDS & Format
- A team must have ALL cards from the same organization and not a mix. (For example: ALL US Club or ALL Cal South)
- All cards, both players and coaches, need to be laminated.
- Each team must present player cards of only one sanctioning body (including guest players) for the purposes of insurance. (e.g. a Cal South [USYS] team may not include a player with a US Club or AYSO card).
Girls weekend:
2024-2025 or 2025-2026 USYSA (Cal South): USYSA cards expire August 31
2025-2026 US Club cards: US Club cards expire July 31
Boys weekend:
2025-2026 season cards (Both USYSA and US Club): Tournament ends on Sept 1st
2024-2025 cards are NOT valid on Sept 1st
Event Resources
Get all the info you need in one place! Rules, schedules, field maps, check-in details, and more. Whether you’re a coach, player, or parent, we’ve got everything covered to make your event experience smooth and stress-free.
