The Soccer Tournament (TST) is coming back to Cary in 2026, as the North Carolina-based 7v7 competition dropped the dates for its fourth iteration earlier this week.
After its 2023 inaugural tournament, which included a mix of men's, women's, and co-ed teams, TST will re-up its 16-team women's competition — expanded in 2025 from eight teams in 2024 —alongside its men's edition this summer, running both contests from May 27th through June 1st.
Additionally, TST will again be anteing up a $1 million winners check to entice soccer's top players to take the pitch in Cary.
The seven-figure prize again has the reigning two-time champion US Women coming back, with USWNT alum and incoming National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Heather O'Reilly announcing in November that the team will return to defend their title in 2026.
"Many of my former teammates with the USWNT will be making appearances, so we can't wait to see you in the summertime," promised O'Reilly at the TST x Cary Kickoff Party before adding a joking "we're not f—ing leaving."
As small-side events grow in popularity, North Carolina has doubled down on keeping TST at WakeMed Soccer Park, the home of the NWSL's Courage.
In October, the state awarded TST a $6.6 million grant to remain in Cary through 2029, anticipating an economic impact from the competition in the eight figures.
How to buy tickets for TST in 2026
The ticket pre-sale for TST 2026 will open at 9 AM ET on Tuesday, February 24th, with added exclusive benefits to fans who join TST's ticket waitlist.
The US Women have done it again, with the 7v7 squad claiming The Soccer Tournament's (TST) $1 million prize for a second straight year on Monday.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and 2015 World Cup champ Heather O'Reilly notched the game-winning assist in the annual tournament's championship match, with University of North Carolina (UNC) rising junior Evelyn Shores slotting the ball home to secure the 3-0 win over Bumpy Pitch FC.
This year's title-winning team featured several retired USWNT legends, including O'Reilly, Ali Krieger, Allie Long, and Carli Lloyd. Joining the former national team stars were ex-NWSL standouts like Mana Shim, plus six NCAA up-and-comers out of reigning national champion UNC.
"They've been great this entire week, just getting us in the team, making us feel comfortable," Shores said of her more experienced teammates. "It was such a team effort. This has been so fun all around — I'm just so glad I could help us win it."
The US Women also scored multiple individual tournament awards, with Bella Devey snagging MVP honors ahead of her freshman season with UNC this fall.
Meanwhile, NWSL alum Lindsey Harris's brick-wall goalkeeping earned her the competition's Golden Glove.
Devey, Lloyd, and Shim were all named to the 2025 TST Best Seven lineup, which also honored US Women head coach Kendall Fletcher.
TST presents the opportunity for soccer's past, present, and future to convene on the pitch — and compete for one of the biggest purses in the women's game.
The Soccer Tournament (TST) presented by RBC Wealth Management revealed its 2025 women's bracket on Tuesday, with 16 7v7 teams gearing up to compete for the $1 million winner-take-all grand prize this June.
The US Women's Team is back to defend their 2024 title, fueled by World Cup-winning USWNT vets Heather O'Reilly, Carli Lloyd, and Ali Krieger, plus retired Scotland national and Bay FC defender Jen Beattie.
Additional teams participating in the competition include 7v7 offshoots of NWSL clubs Angel City, KC Current, and 2024 runners-up NC Courage, as well as former USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo's Solo FC.
Returning to Cary, North Carolina, for its third year, TST doubled the size of its women's bracket after a successful eight-team debut in 2024.
"Our inaugural women's championship game viewership performed exceptionally well, as we grew our audience 452% from the beginning of the game until the moment the game-winning goal was scored," TST founder and CEO Jon Mugar told The Athletic.
"TST soccer is electrifying," Mugar added. "Our goal is to become the preeminent soccer festival in the world. Judging by the number of returning fans and teams, we are well on our way."
How to attend, watch the 2025 TST 7v7 contest
TST's 7v7 women's competition kicks off on June 5th and runs through the $1 million championship game on June 9th.
Tickets to attend are currently available online.
All matches will air live on either YouTube or ESPN platforms.