Men's Soccer National Championship
National Championship Host Manual & Style Guide
Event Name: |
NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship |
Seeking Site For: |
2025 & 2026 |
Bid Deadline: |
June 1, 2024 |
Bid Packet: |
Send this Bid Packet to Rick Daum to submit your application. |
Rights Fee: |
$7,000.00 (Minimum) |
Dates: |
December 1 - December 8, 2025 November 30 - December 7, 2026 |
Days of the Week: |
Monday-Monday |
Number of Teams: |
16 team single-elimination format |
Estimated Number |
Participants - 400 |
Facility Requirements: |
A stadium type facility with lights, seating capacity of 1000 minimum and a playing surface of Championship quality (natural grass or sport turf). The field of play shall be rectangular, the width of which shall not be more than 75 yards or less than 70 yards and the length shall not be more than 120 yards or less than 115 yards. The optimal dimensions are 75 yards wide by 120 yards in length. A back-up/alternate Championship field is also required. Must have a warm-up field located near game field. Four practice fields must be located within close proximity to championship venue and housing. |
Hotel Requirements: |
Centralized property capable of accommodating several meetings and an opening banquet for at least 700 people. |
Average Length of Stay: |
4-5 nights |
Room Block Needed: |
200 |
Room Rate: |
The price range is $100-$135, regardless of room occupancy |
Hotel Pre-Registration: |
Participants will be responsible for making reservations and paying for rooms directly with the hotel |
Contact: |
Rick Daum, Championship Sport Manager |
Event History:
2023-24: Stryker Sports Complex, Wichita, KS
2021-22: Jack Allen Soccer Complex; Decatur, AL
2020: Blanchard Woods Park, Columbia County, GA
2018-2019: Orange County Great Soccer Complex, Irvine, CA.
2014-2017: Seacrest Soccer Complex, Delray Beach, Fla.
2012-13: Emory Folmer Complex, Montgomery, Ala., Central Alabama Sports Commission
2010-11: Orange Beach Sportsplex, Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission
2008-09 Ramirez Field, Fresno Pacific University
2007: College Boulevard Activities Center, Olathe Chamber of Commerce
2005-06: Embry Riddle University, Embry Riddle-Daytona Beach, Fla.
2003-04: Olathe District Activity Center, Olathe Chamber, Baker & William Jewell
2001-02 Lovers Lane Soccer Complex Ky., Bowling Green - Lindsey Wilson & SOKY
1999-00 Youth Soccer Complex N.M., Albuquerque CVB