March 13-15, 2026
Four Fangs and SMC Soccer have partnered for the 2026 Houston National Cup. All games are played at Burroughs Park in Houston, Texas. Open to U7-U19 teams. With a focus on Texas and neighboring states, this 2-day event aims to bring together all the communities in the region.
Tournament Director:
Zarin Santos
zarin@smcsoccer.com
This event will take place in Houston, Tx at Burroughs Park. All games will be played at 1 complex, which makes it easier for coaches that bring multiple teams.
The Houston National Cup offers discounts to clubs sending 10+ teams. Contact josh@smcsoccer.com to find out about this discount as well as other perks your club can receive.
Soccer Management Company (SMC) has been managing soccer tournaments since 2013. In 2026, SMC will operate 50+ events in 13+ 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
Early Registration Deadline – January 25
Registration Deadline – February 15
Accepted Teams Posted – Feb 17
Brackets Posted – Feb 20
Payment Deadline - Feb 22
Scheduling Request Deadline - Feb 22
Schedules Posted – Feb 27
Online Check-In Deadline – Mar 4
9738 Hufsmith Rd
Tomball, TX 77375

Credit Card Payments:
All credit cards will be charged upon acceptance.
Check or Money Order Payments:
All check payments must be postmarked by the accepted teams posted date and should be made payable to Soccer Management Company.
Registration is through the new GotSport system.
Early Registration Deadline – 1/25/26
Registration Deadline – 2/15/26
No, you do not have to pay right when you register. At the end of registration, you will have the option to pay by credit card or pay by check. If you need time to collect money from your parents, choose to pay by check to reserve your spot and pay later. All payments must be completed by 2/22/26 to ensure your spot in this event. Credit cards will be charged upon acceptance.
Please make checks payable to Soccer Management Company and send to:
Soccer Management Company
ATTN: Houston National Cup
112 Midpoint Drive Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117
U8-U19 Boys and Girls teams

Brackets will be released on Feb 20. Schedules will be released on Feb 27.
Requests for bracket changes will not be accepted once schedules are released.
*dates subject to change
Team Check-In is to be completed ONLINE. The deadline to complete online check-in is Mar 4.
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