Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT EXACTLY IS A "BEER CITY CUP"?
Beer City Cup is an ‘8 v 8’ adult soccer tournament that offers a venue for the most talented teams / players to come together and compete against the other best teams in the country. The combination of high level soccer, cash prizes and the social atmosphere of a beer-fest creates a soccer scene that every player wants to be part of.
Beer City Cup games are played on fields that are 75-80 x 55 yards with 7′ x 21′ goals.
We’ve tried to make the Beer City Cup as close to ‘regular’ soccer as possible. The only noticeable tweak is that there is no offsides.
Smaller sided soccer creates more opportunities on goal, shots, saves, goals and a level of excitement unattainable with most 11 v 11 adult soccer. With more action on the pitch, both the player and spectator have more fun and are super entertained.
It is also the most exciting tournament for all recreation level teams who are looking for a good time on and off the field!
DO I HAVE TO ENTER MY ADULT LEAGUE TEAM, or CAN I PUT TOGETHER A TEAM FROM MULTIPLE TEAMS IN MY LEAGUE?
You can do whatever you want.
Some leagues have teams that play regularly during the week, but also like to travel to adult soccer tournaments. They usually enter that team.
Some teams are formed by grouping together the best players in their local league and entering as one team.
Other teams, add to that by bringing in players from other areas to strengthen their roster.
We also have many teams that are ‘reunion’ teams made up of players who used to play together growing up in club, high school or college.
Teams who play in semi pro leagues also enter their team in the Premier or Elite divisions.
As long as players are registered with a USASA sanctioned league; or, obtain a Beer City Cup Single-Event Pass through USASA, they are able to join your team.
HOW MUCH PRIZE MONEY DOES A TEAM WIN?
$20,000 for Men’s ELITE (8 team minimum)
$5,000 for Women’s, CoEd and Men’s Premier (8 team minimum)
$2,000 for Over 30 (8 team minimum)
$1,500 for Over 40 Premier (8 team minimum)
$1,000 for Over 50 and Over 55 (8 team minimum)
Women’s, CoEd and Over 40 2nd Division; Over 60 and Over 65 Champions receive a $250 discount off any 2026 Beer City Cup
SHOULD OUR TEAM ENTER A PREMIER or 2nd DIVISION?
Premier teams usually consist of ex-club / college / semi-pro or professional players. The level of play is vey high.
HOW CAN OUR TEAM SECURE A SPOT?
Pay for your teams entry when you register your team to secure a spot. If a division is already full, we will put your team on the waitlist.
ARE FEMALE PLAYERS ALLOWED TO PLAY IN THE "MEN'S" DIVISONS or ONLY IN COED?
Female players 18+ can play in the Men’s Premier or ELITE divisions. Female players can be up to 10 years younger than male players in the “OVERS”. We also allow whole teams if their players meet the eligibility requirements. The tournament rules have all the details!
HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED ON A ROSTER?
25 players can be rostered to a team. Since we are adults, have lives and things happen, we know there are last minute changes to team rosters for every Beer City Cup. Since this is so common, we encourage teams to max out their rosters so players can avoid paying any late fees should they be needed to replace a player, their schedule changes and they can come at the last minute… whatever the reason, that player can be “Activated” and avoid paying any late fees to roster.
DO I NEED A 'Player Pass'?
If you currently play in a sanctioned adult soccer league that’s affiliated with U.S. Adult Soccer Association, you do NOT need to obtain a Beer City Cup tournament only pass.
HOW MUCH IS A BEER CITY CUP TOURNAMENT ONLY PASS?
$20. Player passes include a $5,000 supplemental insurance policy in case of injury.
WHO CAN PLAY IN THE TOURNAMENT?
Amatuer adult soccer players 18+. Former professional players who are ‘out of contract’ are eligible.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO PLAY?
At least 18. Depending on the age group, you have to ‘turn that age by the end of the calendar year’. Divisions offered include: Over 30, 40, 50, 55, 60 and 65. So, if you want to play in the Over 40s, you have to be at least 40 years old by the end of this year.
CAN I PLAY IN MORE THAN ONE DIVISION?
Yes, but only on one team within a division. For example: you can play in Women’s Premier and CoEd Premier, but not on two different teams in Women’s nor CoEd Premier.
HOW DO I ROSTER TO MY TEAM?
Click on ROSTER in the navigation bar to start the process.
WHAT TIME DO GAMES START?
8am on Saturday and Sunday
WHAT SIZE ARE THE FIELDS and GOALS?
Fields: 75-80 x 55 yards Goals: 7′ x 21′
DO TEAMS NEED UNIFORMS?
Yes, teams must at least have matching jerseys that are numbered.
ARE SHINGUARDS REQUIRED?
Yes. Something other than wood or metal need to be worn.
IS THERE A WOMEN'S "Over" DIVISION?
Unfortunately, no. We’ve tried to get a Women’s Over 35 division started, but only one team in two years entered. We created a Women’s 2nd Division with no age limit and have had success there. This division has a mix of ages that’s leveled out by skill and age so it’s fun and competitive for all players.
Women ARE allowed in all divisions. They’re allowed to be 10 years younger in all of the “Over” Divisions.
CAN I SIGN UP AS A 'Free Agent'?
Yes! Click on ROSTER, then LOOKING FOR A TEAM. You’ll be able to pick which division you want to play in. Captains in that division will be able to contact you and add you to their roster.