WHAT IT IS
The Mammoth Cup is California's premier high-altitude youth soccer tournament, bringing together elite academies for a week of high-performance competition and professional exposure in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains.
THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD
Featuring top-tier teams from across North America, Europe, and Asia, the 2027 edition hosts a truly global field. Compete against diverse tactical styles and test your skills against the best international prospects.
WHO'S WATCHING
The tournament is a focal point for collegiate recruiters and professional academy scouts. With direct paths to European residency and US college programs, your performance will be seen by the game's top decision-makers.
Tournament Format & Venues
THE ALTITUDE
Training and competing at 8,000+ feet provides a significant physiological advantage. Our Mammoth Cup environment is designed to test and improve cardiovascular efficiency and mental grit.
THE FORMAT
A high-intensity bracket-style tournament following elite European youth standards. Matches are designed to mirror pro-academy structures with specialized scout observing periods.
SESSIONS & VENUES
Spanning multiple elite-grade turf and grass venues across Mammoth Lakes. Morning technical clinics are followed by afternoon tournament brackets and evening recruiting seminars.
Travel & Stay
Mammoth Lakes is accessible via Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) or a scenic drive from Los Angeles or Reno. We have partnered with local resorts to provide discounted athlete rates at The Village Lodge and Mammoth Mountain Inn. High-altitude acclimatization is recommended 48 hours prior to the first session.
What are the age requirements?
The Mammoth Cup 2027 is open to elite youth players in U12 through U18 divisions. All participants must provide proof of active club registration.