The Idaho State Cup is a direct pathway to prestigious tournaments like the President’s Cup (PCUP) and the Far West Regionals (FWR), giving Idaho’s top teams the chance to compete on a regional and national level. This year’s cup will feature district-level qualifiers leading to a state-wide final.
- Round Robin Weekend: April 24th-26th (U12-U17)
- May 15th-17th, 2026: U18/U19 State Cup, to run during Director’s Cup to avoid graduations
- State Cup Semis/Finals: May 29th-31st, 2026 (U12-17)
- *Qualifying details further down this page
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Key Dates:
- Registration Opens: November 15th, 2025
- Registration Deadline: February 15th, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
- League Participation: Teams must participate in an IYSA/USYS-sanctioned league to be eligible. (ISL, Snake River League, WISL)
- Must Play 3 Qualifying Games in an IYSA League
- Team Distribution (Max 8 Teams):
- District 1: 1 team
- District 2: 2 teams
- District 3: 4 teams
- District 4: 1 team
Tournament Structure:
- Top 4 from 2025 State Cup will be seeded after qualifying into State Cup Round Robin
- All local qualifying (as necessary) will need to be completed by April 12th, 2026
- Teams who require local qualifying will be notified by February 24th
- More information on qualifying and bracketing procedures to come
Fees:
Qualifying Cost: per qualifying game fee:
| Age Group | Per Team |
| U12 | $108.00 |
| U13-14 | $119.50 |
| U15-16 | $140.00 |
| U17-19 | $149.00 |
State Cup Fee: Covers referees, field rental, setup, and takedown
U12 – U19: $1350