National Cup
- Grad Years 2027–2035/36
- 5 Game Guarantee
- AA & A Divisions
- Saturday Pool Play
- Sunday Playoffs
- 60+ College Coaches
- SoCal Sports Complex
- Oceanside, California
- Grad Years 2027–2035/36
- 5 Game Guarantee
- AA & A Divisions
- Saturday Pool Play
- Sunday Playoffs
- 60+ College Coaches
- SoCal Sports Complex
- Oceanside, California
What Is The
National Cup?
The Legends National Cup brings top club programs from across the country together for the most legendary event in the west. High-level lacrosse and serious exposure to college coaches, at a premiere venue in the beach town of Oceanside, California — an event weekend built for families on and off the field.
Boys Divisions
- High School: 2027 – 2030 — AA & A
- Youth: 2031 – 2035/36 — AA & A
Legends reserves the right to consolidate/combine divisions.
Game Format
- 5 game guarantee
- Saturday pool play – 3 games minimum
- Sunday playoffs – 2 games minimum
Exposure + College Coaches
The National Cup is built to maximise engagement between players and college coaches across D1, D2, D3 and MCLA. Elite competition, national media coverage and a dedicated Prospect Day give athletes several platforms to be evaluated on.
- 60+ college coaches — D1 / D2 / D3 / MCLA
- US Club Lax coverage, highlights and interviews
- Prospect Day on Friday for boys 2027, 2028 and 2029
Schedule
The 2026 schedule will be posted here the week of the event.
- For scheduling purposes, teams should be prepared to play by 8:00 am. Games will complete on Sunday by 4pm.
- Schedule requests must be submitted to events@legendslax.com by team coach/director 30 days prior to the event. Schedule requests are not guaranteed.
Two Days,
One Cup
Pool play Saturday, playoffs Sunday, five games guaranteed. Twenty-five full-size fields, AA and A brackets at every age group, and sixty-plus college coaches working the sidelines all weekend.
- High School · 2027–2030 · AA & A
- Youth · 2031–2035/36 · AA & A
- 5 Game Guarantee
- SoCal Sports Complex, Oceanside
How It Goes Down
Prospect Day · 4:30 – 9:00 PM
National Cup Prospect Day hosts 60+ college coaches at Stagecoach Park in Carlsbad, CA. It is open to boys 2027s, 2028s and 2029s. Spots are limited per position.
Rosters & Waivers
Double check all players are registered in League Apps! Only registered players are eligible to compete.
Get Into Oceanside
Teams roll into town and settle in. The pier, the harbor, the beach and downtown Oceanside are all minutes from the complex.
Pool Play Opens
All divisions are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games and compete across twenty-five fields. Enjoy vendor village food & experiences between games!
Coaches On The Sideline
Sixty-plus college coaches across D1, D2, D3 and MCLA work the complex all day.
US Club Lax Coverage
National media coverage on site — highlights and interviews throughout the weekend.
Standings Post Live
Results & standings update LIVE on the Tourney Machine app. Check the app following pool play for Sunday rankings and brackets.
Playoffs Begin
Seeded brackets by division and tier. Win and advance. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 2 games.
Championship Games
Every division crowns a champion and lifts the Cup.
Head Home
Play wraps up by 3:30 PM on Sunday afternoon. Safe travels to all and we look forward to seeing you back next year!
Start and finish times for the 2026 National Cup are confirmed closer to the event — check the event page before booking travel. Schedule requests must be submitted in writing to events@legendslax.com at least 30 days prior to the start of the tournament.
Where Legends
Are Made
SoCal Sports Complex
3300 El Corazon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
- 25 full-size fields across 52.5 acres
- Pristine playing surface
- 25 acres of on-site parking
- Premier vendor village on site
- Official partners with SoCal Eventstay
Parking: the facility charges $20 per day. Card or Apple Pay only — no cash.
National Cup
Prospect Day
The perfect start to the weekend. Prospect Day runs Friday evening under the lights at Stagecoach Park in Carlsbad — a chance for boys 2027, 2028 and 2029 to play in front of and learn from 60+ college coaches before the Cup starts Saturday. Players register individually. All Showcase spots are CAPPED per position. Register ASAP to secure your spot.
- Boys 2027, 2028 & 2029
- 60+ College Coaches
- 4:30 – 9 PM · Stagecoach Park (Carlsbad, CA)
- Individual Player Registration
Coaches On The Sideline
60+ college coaches on site all weekend · D1 · D2 · D3 · MCLA · plus US Club Lax highlights and interviews
Attending college coaches for the 2026 National Cup — this list updates as coaches confirm.
Highlights
Things To Do In Oceanside
The complex sits minutes from the sand. Make a weekend of it.
Oceanside Pier
One of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast, with sweeping ocean views, fishing spots and some of the best sunsets in California.
Oceanside Harbor
A scenic marina with boat tours, waterfront restaurants and easy access to the beaches and the outdoors.
Harbor Village
A coastal strip of colorful shops and seafood restaurants right on the water — an easy team stop after Saturday’s games.
The Strand & Beach
The classic Southern California beach: miles of sand, surf, and a scenic path made for walking or biking.
Additional Event Info
Age Guidelines
High school divisions run 2027 – 2030 and youth run 2031 – 2035/36, each with AA and A brackets. High school eligibility is based on current grad year. Youth eligibility is based on both grad year and birth date — players must meet both. Players may play up, but never down, and may not play for two teams.
Rosters & Eligibility
League Apps acts as the official team roster. Only registered players who have completed the waiver may play. Teams may not move or transfer players between teams, inside or outside the club. Violations may result in removal from the event and forfeited games. Eligibility challenges are raised by a club director or head coach to the field marshal at midfield, who routes them to HQ for a registration check.
Weather & Lightning
Play is suspended immediately when lightning is detected and resumes 30 minutes after the last strike. Legends may shorten, convert or reschedule games for weather or field conditions; no refunds are issued in those cases. Be ready to play as soon as the fields are cleared.
Hotels
To make your trip as easy as possible, we’ve partnered with EventConnect for all your lodging needs.
Preferred hotels can be found online HERE
Travel
SoCal Sports Complex sits at 3300 El Corazon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, about forty minutes north of San Diego and ninety minutes south of Los Angeles. Both SAN and LAX are workable; John Wayne (SNA) splits the difference. Venue website
Parking
Parking at SoCal Sports Complex is $20 per day. Card or Apple Pay only — no cash.
Tournament Rules
Full tournament rules are available online HERE.
Free Agency
Click HERE to view available free agents.
Team Meals In Oceanside
Delivery options near the fields, and sit-down rooms that can take a whole team. Call ahead.
Chick-fil-A
3475 Marron Rd, Oceanside, CA
Board & Brew
2213 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA
Jersey Mike’s
302 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA
Jimmy John’s
7670 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Pizza Port
571 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Draft Republic
5958 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
Park 101
3040 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Dave & Buster’s
2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Claim Your Spot
December 5–6, 2026 · SoCal Sports Complex, Oceanside, California · Spots are limited.
Reid Doucette · (858) 585-6518 · Reid@LegendsLax.com