The Kansas City Champions Cup will draw over 435 teams from nine states and bring an estimated $8.6 million in local economic impact.
OVERLAND PARK & OLATHE, Kan., April 8, 2025 — Heartland Soccer Association, the largest youth soccer league and tournament host in the United States, will welcome thousands of players and their families to the annual Kansas City Champions Cup, April 11-13, at Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex.
Held each spring, the tournament has become a key regional event, drawing more than 435 teams from nine states. The influx of visiting teams and spectators is expected to generate $8.6 million in economic impact for the Kansas City region, supporting local hotels, restaurants, and businesses.
“This is one of our largest spring tournaments and a great example of the regional draw Heartland Soccer events bring to Kansas City,” said Shane Hackett, executive director of Heartland Soccer Association. “We’re proud to host teams from across the Midwest and provide a high-quality experience for athletes, families and coaches at two of the top soccer complexes in the country.”
All matches played at Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex will be live streamed and available for playback through VidSport, a next-generation sports streaming platform. As the world’s largest fixed AI camera installation at a soccer-specific facility, VidSport provides fans access to matches from any device and offers individual player highlights to enhance recruitment and game review.
Media are invited to cover the event, which begins Friday at 5:30 p.m., with games continuing Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m.
Heartland Soccer’s tournament series continues in May with the Midwest Mother’s Day Classic, followed by the Kansas City Invitational to close out the spring season.
For more information, visit www.heartlandsoccer.net.
About Heartland Soccer Association
Heartland Soccer, the largest youth soccer league in the United States, boasts an impressive roster of more than 2,800 league teams and 3,700 tournament teams annually. With a staggering count of 100,000 youth soccer players, 4,000 coaches, and 2,000 active referees, Heartland Soccer Association has established itself as a prominent organization since its inception in 1977. Starting with 600 players, the association has expanded its reach to encompass teams from 16 states and international participants, offering both league play and tournaments. For further details, please visit www.heartlandsoccer.net.
Heartland Soccer extends a range of opportunities for league and tournament sponsorship. Partnerships serve as integral members in nurturing an ever-growing soccer family within the community. Sponsorship not only amplifies brand visibility for businesses but also directly contributes to the development of Kansas City’s youth through soccer. To explore sponsorship options, kindly reach out to Bridgette Samuelson, Director of Partnership Development and Operations, at bridgette@heartlandsoccer.net.
About VidSport
VidSport creates best of class streaming game coverage. VidSport works to connect families and help archive games, sports and memories. Equipped with state-of-the-art sports cameras integrated with artificial intelligence technology, soccer enthusiasts can now enjoy the excitement of matches through streaming, on-demand and now offers individual player highlights from the convenience of their own devices. Our mission is to expand sports coverage so families and fans will never miss a game. For more information, please visit www.vidsport.tv.
