May 22-24, 2026

(Registration Deadline May 4, 2026)

On behalf of the Junior Irish Soccer Club, I would like to personally invite your team to apply to play in the 2026 Memorial Day Invitational held in South Bend, Indiana, Friday May 22nd, Saturday May 23rd, and Sunday May 24th 2026.

This USSF approved tournament has become extremely competitive with some of the strongest club teams from across the Midwest and other parts of the Nation participating.  We offer multiple tiers including Regional League divisions, State and local.   

 This is a 2-day Tournament (with potential for Friday evening games for local teams).  All Academy aged teams (U8 U9, and U10) will play 3 games and all U-11 and above teams will play a minimum of 3 games (weather permitting) with championship matches in most divisions being played on Sunday afternoon.

 This is a stay to play event and we work closely with the Visit South Bend - Mishawaka office to secure the best and most affordable housing options.  The event is played at just two locations (Potential for third in 2026) including the first class facility at the Jr. Irish Soccer Complex (located near the South Bend Regional airport, and only a 5 minute drive from the Notre Dame Campus!) and Newton Park in Lakeville, IN.

 We hope that you will decide to spend part of your Memorial Day Weekend in South Bend. We can promise you outstanding competition, first class facilities and the genuine hospitality from the Jr. Irish Soccer Club.

REGISTRATION WILL BE LIVE Soon!!!!

Important Links

Sanctioning Form-USYS                          Apparel                           
 

Rules                                                Security and Medical                                 Severe Weather Policy                

                                Final Brackets              Schedule                        Jr Irish Field Maps

Newton Park Field Map                          Indiana Invaders Complex Map

Things to do

South Bend

How to upload documents

The Memorial Day Invitational is a Stay-to-Play event. All teams traveling beyond 90 miles must reserve their hotel accommodations through Site Search. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Hotel Link 

Jr Irish Tournament Committee

executivedirector@jririshsoccer.org

U8:                                       $450 (4v4) *3 games

U9-10:                                 $700 (7v7) *3 games

U11-U12:                           $750 (9v9)

U13-U14:                           $800 (11v11)

U15-U19:                           $825 (11v11)

*Club Discount: Bring 10 or more teams and receive a $50 discount per team

Future Dates

2027: May 28 - May 30

2028: May 26 - May 28

2029: May 25 - May 27