Battle in the Bay
A 5-a-side tournament series in Oakland — three legs a year, two venues, one series title. Fast games, no room for passengers, and a scoreboard that doesn't care what league you play in. Every dollar raised goes toward TechFit players and their track. Five a side. Small pitch. Nowhere to hide. Enter a team.
The Series Reason
Every team that enters sends a player somewhere. Talent isn't the thing that stops young players in the Bay Area. Cost is. A European academy visit, a residency in Madrid, a tournament in Sweden, a season of proper coaching — these change what a player believes is possible. Help families say yes to life-changing pathways for dedicated local athletes.
Battle in the Bay is a fundraiser. Not a fundraiser with a tournament attached — a real tournament that happens to fund something worth funding. Proceeds from every leg go directly toward TechFit player pathways: travel, training, camp places, and program fees for players who have earned the opportunity and need help reaching it. You're not buying a t-shirt; you're playing so a kid gets on a plane.
Three legs, one series title
- Win the day. Or win the year. Each leg is a standalone tournament — enter one or all three. Teams that play multiple legs accumulate series points to compete for the year-end series title.
The Format: How it plays
FIVE A SIDE. EVERYTHING HAPPENS FAST.
5v5, keeper included
Small pitch, small goals, rolling subs. Every player is involved in every phase — there's no hiding on the far side of the field.
NO OFFSIDE, SPEED FOCUS
Speed and Technique
Rules built for speed and technique. The team that moves the ball best usually wins, not the team that is just the biggest or strongest.
ROSTERS UP TO 10
Full Squad Rotation
Bring a squad. Rotate. Nobody should be playing every minute of a day this intense. Keep the energy high all day long.
BRING WHOEVER YOU GOT
Divisions for Every Skill Level
From Adult Open, Women's, and Coed to Youth and Corporate Alumni brackets, we have a place for everyone. Not enough players? Register as a free agent and we will place you.
WHAT TEAMS GET • GUARANTEED GAMES • HIGHLIGHTS • AWARDS
What You Get
Enjoy certified referees, a guaranteed minimum number of games, food on site, and event highlights. Most importantly, your entry fee puts a talented local player on a competitive pathway.
Two Oakland Venues
Matches take place at Longfellow Fields and Neighborhood Sports. Both locations offer excellent turf, spectator access, and local food options. Venue for each leg is confirmed at registration. Join us in the heart of Oakland for the city's most intense soccer series.
Put your name on the day. Support local athletes.
