May 22-24, 2026
This May event in Elgin, Illinois, is the perfect Memorial Day Weekend event for U8-U19 youth soccer teams. All games are played at the beautiful Elgin Sports Complex with Free Parking. Spend your weekend playing against competition from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Expansion Project at Elgin Sports Complex!
The ongoing expansion project for the Elgin Sports Complex includes the addition of three athletic fields with lights, a new playground, three additional parking areas, walking trails around the new site, restroom facilities, a new concession building and plaza, shade pavilion and a bike path. In addition to these new amenities, Sports Way will be extended to provide access to Route 31, making the Sports Complex accessible from both the east and west sides of the park as well as more accessible to Elgin’s downtown.
New to the tournament - 5v5 U8 age group!
Need assistance with registering? Contact GotSport Support here.
Communications are sent via GotSport so please ensure that contact information is up to date.
Thanks for participating in the 4th Annual 2026 Patriot Invitational, being held at Elgin Sports Complex over Memorial Day Weekend! To celebrate your participation in the tournament, we’re excited to offer you 20% off tickets to three upcoming Chicago Stars FC matches as well as discounted Chicago Fire FC tickets to all clubs participating. Purchase your discounted tickets using the links below:
Chicago Stars Discount Tickets: Chicago Fire Discount Tickets:
Be sure to stop by the Chicago Stars FC table on Saturday at the complex for a chance to win some fun giveaways and prizes. Then, Sunday, you will have the opportunity to meet Sparky at the Chicago Fire FC table!
Planning to bring a group of 10 or more?
Please reach out to arrange group tickets:
Megan Graham with Chicago Stars
at mgraham@chicagostars.com or (773) 880-2453
or
Devon McGill with Chicago Fire
at (872)-710-0568 or dmcgill@chicagofirefc.com
Looking for something to do in the area between games? Check out Choose Chicago for recommendations on things to do, restaurants, and shopping in the area!
This event will take place in Elgin, IL at the beautiful Elgin Sports Complex. The Elgin Sports Complex is a 407-acre facility located south of U.S. Route 20, just east of McLean Boulevard. Home to several sports activities, including golf, soccer, softball, volleyball and BMX racing. In addition, there is a paved bike trail that provides access to the main grounds from McLean Boulevard. All games will be played at 1 complex, which makes it easier for coaches that bring multiple teams. Located just 27 miles from Chicago Airport (ORD), this complex provides easy access for teams flying in from outside the area.
The Patriot Invitational offers discounts to clubs sending 10+ teams. Contact andrew@smcsoccer.com to find out about this discount as well as other perks your club can receive.
Are you a DOC or TD looking for marketing materials to send your teams? Check out these flyers.
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
***Hotel Registration links will be in the confirmation email you receive once your team has submitted your registration for the event.***
Early Registration Deadline – April 1
Registration Deadline – May 1
Payment Deadline - May 4
Accepted Teams Posted – May 4
*Credit cards are charged upon acceptance*
Brackets Posted – May 6
*Requests for bracket changes will not be accepted after schedules are posted*
Scheduling Request Deadline (CLICK HERE) - May 8
Schedules Posted – May 12
Online Check-In Deadline – May 13
709 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
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.
Early Registration Deadline – 4/1/26
Registration Deadline – 4/27/26
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 5/4/26 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: Patriot Invitational
112 Midpoint Drive Unit A5
Mineral, VA 23117
U8-U19 Boys and Girls teams
Brackets will be released on May 6. Schedules will be released on May 12.
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 May 13.
Click here to view the Manager Checklist, which can be used as a guide to complete the check-in process. Click here for instructions on how to upload to GotSport. Click here for resources/FAQs.
We're always on the lookout for qualified and reliable referee assistance. Contact our Referee Assignor Andrew Kapoor for more information!
Email - canalportassignors@yahoo.com
Mobile - 312.508.1300
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