February 6th-8th, 2026
The 4th Annual Gulf Coast Invitational will be hosted on February 6th-8th, 2026 in Tampa, FL at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay. With 15 fields, this event can host over 100 teams all at 1 complex! In 2025, teams participated from Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New York, Virginia, and Canada.
Tournament Directors:
*A $20 GotSport Software Fee will be added to the final amount of all credit card and check options
The Gulf Coast Invitational offers discounts to clubs sending 10+ teams. Contact justin@smcsoccer.com to find out about this discount as well as other perks your club can receive.
SMC has managed tournaments since 2013. In 2025, SMC operated 50+ events in 10+ states. SMC has the experience and expertise to provide your team with the quality event you are looking for.
SMC Soccer works closely with Pellucid Travel to source the best hotels and contract with a variety of hotels to fit all accommodations. Pellucid Travel requests to work with a wide variety of lodging partners in order to secure excellent rates for all of our teams.
This SMC event has a Stay to Play policy for all attendees/groups in need of hotels. This is in order to ensure that the hotels, cities, and counties are assured that the discounts they offer are used.
Pellucid Travel works closely with our lodging partners to track team reservations, work to make sure that there are enough rooms, and secure excellent rates for all teams attending each event. They are committed to working with tournaments around the world to provide a high-quality travel and lodging experience that fits the individual needs of each team attending.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Pellucid Travel at info@PellucidTravel.com
Tournament Rules
Online Check-in Instructions
Applied Teams - Coming Soon!
Accepted Teams - Coming Jan 13, 2026!
Brackets - Coming Jan 16, 2026!
Schedules - Coming Jan 27, 2026
Tournament Sanctioning Information
Early Registration Deadline - December 5
Registration Deadline - January 9
Accepted Teams Posted - January 13
Payment Deadline - January 13
Brackets Posted - January 16
Scheduling Request Form Deadline - January 23
Deadline to purchase Event Cancellation
Insurance - January 23
Schedules Posted - January 27
Online Check-In Deadline - January 28
Gulf Coast Invitational - February 6-8
9330 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
Please make checks payable to Soccer Management Company and send to:
Soccer Management Company
ATTN: Gulf Coast Invitational
112 Midpoint Drive Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117
U9-U19 Boys and Girls teams
Team Check-In is completed ONLINE. The deadline to complete online check-in is January 28. Click here!
We're always on the lookout for qualified and reliable referee assistance. Contact Berk Gumus for more information! berk.gumus@hotmail.com, 813-730-2434
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