LIGHTNING CUP INFORMATION
We look forward to welcoming your team to the 2026 Lightning Cup!
WHEN: Sept 11-13, 2026
WHERE: Michigan Stars Sports Center and Borden Park
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Aug 7, 2026
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
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Elite, Premier, and Select levels of competition
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Multiple divisions within age groups enable competition at all skill levels
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Game formats include: 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11
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All games will be played at MI Stars Sports Center in Washington, MI or Borden Park in Rochester Hills, MI
COST: 4v4: $500 | 7v7: $675 | 9v9: $750 | 11v11: $800
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:
Girls: U7-U19 | Boys: U7-U15
THANK YOU TO OUR LIGHTNING CUP SPONSORS!
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LIGHTNING CUP APPAREL
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!
Skip the lines and order your Lightning Cup apparel online! T-shirts, hoodies, zip-ups and more! Orders placed BEFORE SEPT 4 can be picked up at the Fine Designs tent on-site at Michigan Stars Sports Center during Lightning Cup weekend. Orders placed after Sept 4 will be shipped to your home.
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Choose your shirt.
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Choose your size.
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Choose your logos to customize.
DIGITAL GUIDE
Take a moment to browse through our 2026 Lightning Cup Digital Guide for all the details about the tournament, including teams, field maps, food vendors, sponsors, and more! Game schedules can be found at lightningcup.com.
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