2026 MLS NEXT Cup presented by Allstate Kicks Off May 23 with Top Clubs Battling for Titles

The 2026 MLS NEXT Cup presented by Allstate will kick off on May 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, running through May 31 at Regional Athletics Soccer Complex, with championship matches held at Zions Bank Stadium. The tournament concludes the 2025-26 MLS NEXT season and features the top youth teams from the U.S. and Canada across six age groups: U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U19. A total of 22 matches will be played in the Salt Lake City area, including eight championship matches, all streamed live on MLS' YouTube page.