Historic Arkansas youth soccer tournament returns October 3-4, 2026, with SnapSoccer’s tournament operations bringing new scheduling, check-in, and officiating standards to a 33-year Arkansas tradition.

PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SnapSoccer, a youth soccer tournament and league management company, has announced that it will host the 33rd Annual Capital City Cup on October 3-4, 2026, at Burns Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Through a partnership with North Little Rock Tourism and the North Little Rock Parks Department, this event marks SnapSoccer’s expansion into Arkansas and its continued investment in one of the region’s longest-running youth soccer traditions.

The Capital City Cup has been a fixture of Arkansas club soccer for more than three decades, drawing teams from across the region. This year’s tournament will welcome boys’ and girls’ teams across the full U8-U19 age range, competing in 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formats.

“The Capital City Cup has 33 years of history behind it, and that’s not something to take lightly,” said John Guidroz, CEO of SnapSoccer. “We want to grow this event, bring in more teams, and give clubs across the region even more exciting games and great competition. This tournament has a great foundation, and we’re excited to help it reach even more players and families.”

“This tournament means a lot to our community, and I’m excited to see it grow under SnapSoccer,” said Brandon Hom, Executive Director of Arkansas Rising. “We’ve worked hard to build something special in North Little Rock over the years, and I know SnapSoccer is committed to carrying that forward and making it even bigger for the clubs and families who make this event what it is.”

“We want every team that comes to Burns Park to leave having played some of their best competition of the fall,” said Nick Cooper, Tournament Director at SnapSoccer. “Our focus is on strong scheduling, well-run fields, and a smooth experience from check-in to the final whistle, so coaches and players can focus on the game.”

Event Details

• Dates: October 3-4, 2026
• Location: Burns Park, 1 Soccer Avenue, North Little Rock, AR 72118
• Age Groups: U8-U19 (boys and girls)
• Formats & Fees: 7v7 ($550) / 9v9 ($650) / 11v11 ($750)

Burns Park offers 17 fields across four quadrants along the Arkansas River, including seven lit fields for extended game schedules, five pavilions, and permanent restroom facilities in each quadrant. The venue has a long history hosting local, regional, and national tournaments, and its scale allows for tighter scheduling and minimal wait time between games.

Club directors and coaches interested in registering for the Capital City Cup can visit https://snapsoccer.com/events/capital-city-cup/ for information, or reach out directly to Nick Cooper at nic@snapsoccer.com.

About SnapSoccer 

SnapSoccer provides tournament and event operations for youth soccer organizers, including scheduling, check-in, scoring, and officiating, along with league administration services. SnapSoccer also administers the National 1 League, a competitive US Club Soccer league. Learn more at snapsoccer.com.

Media Contacts:

Snap Soccer: Zack Touchstone, COO, zack@snapsoccer.com

North Little Rock Tourism: Everett Gaither, VP Marketing and Communications, everett@northlittlerock.com

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