Heartland Soccer Set to Welcome Thousands for Fall Kick Off Challenge
OVERLAND PARK AND OLATHE, Kan. – Aug. 14, 2026 – Heartland Soccer Association, the largest youth soccer league and tournament host in the United States, will welcome thousands of players, coaches and families to the Kansas City metro for the 2026 Fall Kick Off Challenge, Aug. 14-16 at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex.
The three-day tournament will feature 190 teams from six states, giving teams an opportunity to test themselves against regional competition early in the fall season.
Visiting teams and families are expected to generate an estimated $3.7 million in regional economic impact, supporting hotels, restaurants, retailers and other businesses throughout Overland Park, Olathe and the surrounding Kansas City metro.
“The Fall Kick Off Challenge is a great way for teams to begin their fall season against strong competition,” said Shane Hackett, executive director of Heartland Soccer Association. “We’re excited to welcome players and families from across the region to Kansas City and provide them with a first-class tournament experience at two of the area’s premier soccer facilities.”
Media are invited to cover the tournament throughout the weekend. Games kick off Friday at 5:30 p.m., with full-day match schedules beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Fall Kick Off Challenge is part of Heartland Soccer’s 2026 fall tournament series. Following this weekend’s event, Heartland will host the Heartland Midwest Classic over Labor Day weekend, followed by the Midwest All Boys and Midwest All Girls tournaments and the Children’s Mercy Heartland Invitational Girls and Boys weekends to round out the fall tournament season.
For more information about the Heartland Soccer Tournament Series, visit 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 [email protected].
Media Contact
Company Name: Heartland Soccer Association
Contact Person: Shane Hackett
Email: Send Email
Phone: 9138888768
Address:6450 Sprint Parkway Suite A
City: Overland Park
State: KS
Country: United States
Website: https://www.heartlandsoccer.net
