Apply as a team or register as an individual player for the Grassroots Open 11v11 Cup at one of the links below!

Teams will need to apply (and be accepted) before registering to ensure the country they aim to represent is available and a good fit.

This tournament is open to all, but will consist primarily of male identifying players.

Apply as a team or register as an individual player for the Grassroots Women's+ 7v7 Cup at one of the links below!

Teams will need to apply (and be accepted) before registering to ensure the country they aim to represent is available and a good fit.

This tournament is open to all female and all non-binary players.

CASA & Safe-Hub present: the Philly Grassroots Cup! This tournament and city-wide celebration of soccer is for all ages, bringing back the vibes from the previous Philly World Cup tournaments in lead-up to the FIFA Men's World Cup!

Over several weeks from May 30 - July 19, players and teams from across Philadelphia will take the field, representing 32 countries in a World Cup-style format that highlights the city’s passion for the game. With all teams outfitted in custom designed Icarus FC jerseys tailored to their country's culture, there's no doubt they'll be represented in style.

CASA will lead the adult competition over the span of 8-weeks with 11v11 Open and 7v7 Women's+ divisions, while Safe-Hub will anchor the youth programming with 6v6 divisions for four age groups: U11 Open, U13 Boys, U13 Girls, U16 Open.

​​​​How does it work if I want to register a full team?

• A captain/coach must submit a free application (links above) to enter a review process in order to register a full team
• In order to get approved, a captain/coach may be asked about the player nationalities and backgrounds to ensure proper representation of the country applied for
• Team applications will be reviewed from January - March 2026
• The application does not serve as a team registration, but if approved, will lock in the pricing during the application
• The review process may take anywhere from 1 - 10 weeks, depending on the proximity to the tournament
• Once approved, the captain/coach will be sent a registration link to secure the team's spot
• Have a team to enter, and an associated sponsor for your team as well? Reach out to us directly!

How does it work if I want to register as an individual player?

• Anyone 18+ can register as free agent (individual player)
• During registration, you'll be asked a series of questions to help us gauge your nationality and background to place you on a team/country best fit
• Players will be placed anywhere from 1-4 weeks before the start date, or in some cases, sooner
• Once you are placed you will be connected with the team captain/coach

What do the registration fees go towards?

CASA and Safe-Hub are running the Grassroots Cup at-cost - meaning that all tournament expenses are directly covered by both sponsorships and team / player paid registration fees. Registration fees go towards items such as jerseys, field rentals, trophies & awards, and hosting the final event!

Open 11v11 Format

• The final match will take place on Sunday, July 19th at Drexel Vidas Complex at 12:00 pm before the FIFA Men's World Cup final. We will be hosting a big outdoor watch party event for the Open, Women's+, and FIFA World Cup finals, all at Drexel.
• Locations: Various sites around Philadelphia
• Games on Saturdays & Sundays, kicking off between 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM
• Open Division 3 games guaranteed
  • Group Stage (3 matches) + Playoffs (Not all teams will make playoffs)
• 11v11 Soccer
• 90-minute matches
• 3 referee system
• Teams who sign up during the early bird period will receive custom jerseys specifically designed for their country by Icarus FC. Those who sign up during the general registration may miss the cut off period for country specific jerseys and will utilize jerseys Icarus has designed for use in the tournament. 
• Match balls are to be provided by teams

Women's+ 7v7 Format

• The final match will take place on Sunday, July 19th at Drexel Vidas Complex at 12:00 pm before the FIFA Men's World Cup final. We will be hosting a big outdoor watch party event for the Open, Women's+, and FIFA World Cup finals, all at Drexel.
• Location: South Philadelphia Supersite
• Games on Thursday nights, kicking off between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm
• Women's Inclusive Division 4 games guaranteed
  • Group Stage (3 matches) + Playoffs (All teams make playoffs)
• 7v7 Soccer
• 50-minute matches
• 1 referee system
• Teams who sign up during the early bird period will receive custom jerseys specifically designed for their country by Icarus FC. Those who sign up during the general registration may miss the cut off period for country specific jerseys and will utilize jerseys Icarus has designed for use in the tournament. 
• Match balls are to be provided by teams

Fee Schedule: Open Division 11v11

• Free Agents: 
  • $85 sign-up (early bird)
  • $100 sign up (general)
• Teams:
  • $1250 team signup (early bird)
  • $1400 team signup (general)
  • $1500 team sign up (late)
• $130 match official fee per match paid by the captain (not included in registration fee) 
  • Match official fees will not be charged for the Semifinal or Final matches.
• Self-hosting: Teams with the ability to self-host match pods on organizer approved sites can receive credits off of registration. Reach out for more information!

Fee Schedule: Women's Inclusive Division 7v7

• Free Agents: 
  • $75 sign-up (early bird, ends Tuesday, January 27th)
  • $90 sign up (general, ends Tuesday, April 14th)
• Teams:
  • $750 team signup (early bird, ends Tuesday, January 27th)
  • $900 team signup (general, ends Tuesday, March 17th)
  • $1000 team sign up (late)
• $30 match official fee per match is included in registration fee

Important Dates / Deadlines

• Early bird registration pricing deadline: Tuesday, January  20th 
• General registration pricing deadline: Tuesday, March 17th  
• Team registration deadline: Tuesday, March 17th
• Player registration deadline: Tuesday, April 14th (Or when the division fills to capacity)
• Team application review process: January - March
• Matchweek 1: Saturday, May 30th
• Open division knockout round begins: Saturday, June 20th
• Women's+ division knockout round begins: Thursday, June 25th
• Open & Women's+ final: Sunday, July 19th

Check out our partners Safe-Hub Philadelphia online!

Interested in playing in the youth 6v6 tournament? Interest form is below, with full registration coming January 14th!

We're looking for volunteers and sponsors to help make the Philly Grassroots Cup a success. Whether you're an individual aiming to get involved in the energetic atmosphere or a business wanting to be a part of something bigger, there are plenty of opportunities!

Volunteer Opportunities

• Team & Player Recruitment: January - May
• Opening Ceremony: May
• On-site Coordinator (Adult Gameplay): May - July
• Youth Grassroots World Cup Weekend: Saturday, June 13th - Sunday, June 14th
• Watch Party Host: June - July
• Grassroots Cup Final & World Cup Final: Sunday, July 19th

Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities

• Small businesses
• Bars/restaurants
• Banks
• Large corporate businesses
• Charitable organizations