National Cup
- 22 Full-Size Fields
- 60+ College Coaches
- D1 / D2 / D3 / MCLA
- Two Days Of Bracket Play
- Film On Every Field
- Oceanside, California
- December 5-6, 2026
- 22 Full-Size Fields
- 60+ College Coaches
- D1 / D2 / D3 / MCLA
- Two Days Of Bracket Play
- Film On Every Field
- Oceanside, California
- December 5-6, 2026
What Is The
National Cup?
The Legends National Cup brings the country’s top club programs to the West Coast for a weekend unlike any other. High-level lacrosse, massive college exposure, and a premier venue in the destination beach town of Oceanside, California.
Two days. Twenty-two fields. Sixty-plus college coaches. This is where legends are made — and where families get a top-tier experience on and off the field.
Who Can Play
The National Cup is open to club programs by application. Rosters are reviewed to keep every bracket competitive from the first whistle to the championship. Independent players enter through Free Agency and are placed on a Legends roster.
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Boys Divisions
Divisions are set by graduation year: 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031 and 2032. Elite and Select flights are created inside each division once the field is finalized, so teams compete at their level all weekend.
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Game Format
Every team is guaranteed [X] games across Saturday and Sunday, with bracket play and championships Sunday afternoon. Two halves, running clock, certified officials on every field.
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Exposure
More than 60 college coaches from D1, D2, D3 and MCLA work the sidelines all weekend. Every field is filmed, rosters go out to attending coaches in advance, and film is delivered to every athlete after the event.
Event Pricing
Team entry is $[X,XXX] per team, due at registration to hold your spot. Free Agent entry is $[XXX] per player. Spots are limited and fill first-come.
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How It Goes Down
7:00 AM · Gates & Check-In Open
Roster verification at the vendor village. Coaches pick up credentials and the printed coach list.
8:00 AM · First Whistle
Pool play opens across all 22 fields. Every field is filmed from the first draw.
12:00 PM · Coaches’ Sideline Window
Peak attendance block — 60+ D1, D2, D3 and MCLA coaches working the sidelines.
6:00 PM · Pool Play Closes
Standings post to the event app. Sunday brackets drop by 9:00 PM.
8:00 AM · Bracket Play Begins
Seeded brackets by division. Win and advance.
11:30 AM · Semifinals
Championship-side and consolation semis run simultaneously.
2:00 PM · Championship Games
Every division crowns a champion on the stadium fields.
4:00 PM · Trophy Presentation
Champions, finalists and division MVPs recognized on field.
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Where Legends
Are Made
SoCal Sports Complex
3300 El Corazon Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
- 22 full-size fields across 12.5 acres
- Pristine, championship-grade playing surface
- 25 acres of on-site parking
- On-site vendor village and food trucks
- Official event partner: SoCal Sports Complex
Parking: $20 per day, per vehicle. Card or Apple Pay only — the facility does not accept cash.
Colleges In Attendance
60+ college coaches on the sidelines · D1 · D2 · D3 · MCLA
List reflects 2025 attendance. The 2026 coach list is released in November.
Things To Do In Oceanside
Tap a card. The fields are ten minutes from the water.
Oceanside Pier
One of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast. Ocean views, fishing spots, and the best sunset in North County.
Oceanside Harbor
A scenic marina with boat tours, waterfront restaurants and easy access to the beach.
Harbor Village
Colorful shops, seafood spots and relaxing waterfront views a few minutes from the fields.
The Strand & Beach
Classic Southern California beach: miles of sand, surf, and a scenic path built for walking or biking.
Additional Event Info
Age Guidelines
Players compete in their graduation-year division. A player may play up, never down. Rosters are verified at check-in — bring a school ID or report card.
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Free Agency
No team? No problem. Free agents are placed on a Legends roster in their grad year and get the same games, film and coach exposure as everyone else.
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Game Film
Every field is filmed. Athletes receive their game film after the event for recruiting profiles and highlight reels.
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Hotels
Discounted room blocks are held at partner hotels in Oceanside and Carlsbad through Premier Hospitality. Book through the official block to secure event rates.
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Past Team Attendance
The National Cup has hosted top club programs from the East Coast, Midwest, Texas, Mountain West and the entire West Coast.
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Tournament Rules
Play follows USA Lacrosse rules with event-specific modifications for game length, timeouts and overtime. The full rulebook posts two weeks before the event.
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Team Meals
Vetted spots minutes from the fields. Call ahead — weekends move fast.
Chick-fil-A
3475 Marron Rd, Oceanside, CA
Jersey Mike’s
302 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA
Board & Brew
2213 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA
Jimmy John’s
7670 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Pizza Port
571 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Park 101
3040 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Draft Republic
5958 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA
Dave & Buster’s
2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Claim Your Spot
December 5–6, 2026 · Oceanside, California · Spots are limited.
Reid Doucette · (858) 585-6518 · Reid@LegendsLax.com