2026 FALL KICKOFF CLASSIC
Kicking-off at Lexington Sporting Club’s premier all-turf youth complex, the Fall Kickoff Classic is a premier tournament where players can compete, develop and have fun!
The Fall Kickoff Classic is presented by Central Bank.
DETAILS
DATES
August 22-23, 2026 – Girls Weekend (U7-U14)
August 29-30, 2026 – Boys Weekend (U7-U14)
FORMAT
All teams will play a minimum of 3 games. Awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place teams in each age and division.
Boys and Girls Age Groups
U7 / U8: 5v5 (4 field players with a goalie)
U9: 7v7
U10: 7v7
U11: 9v9
U12: 9v9
U13: 11v11
U14: 11v11
To help ensure all teams are competitive within their age group, there will be multiple divisions.
HOTELS
This is a stay and play tournament. All teams that are traveling from 90 miles away are required to stay and book their hotel reservations through CSTT.
Girls Weekend Hotel Link: https://secure.cstt.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results.php?eventid=11676
Boys Weekend Hotel Link: https://secure.cstt.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results.php?eventid=11677
FEES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2026
FACILITY
Compete where champions train and play. All matches will be hosted on Lexington Sporting Club’s state-of-the-art turf fields, guaranteeing a premium surface regardless of weather.
The complex is the training and home grounds for our own Lexington SC Men’s and Women’s Professional Teams! Your players will get to experience the same world-class facilities used by the pros.
Lexington Sporting Club (LSC) Youth Fields – 250 Doe Run Trail, Lexington, KY 40509
Additional field information can be found here.
WEATHER POLICY
Weather delays are possible. We will communicate any changes via email/social media. Your patience and flexibility are appreciated—we’ll do everything we can to keep matches running safely.
Should there be inclement weather:
- A siren will sound when lightning is within 8 miles of the facility. This siren is automated via Perry Weather and its radar system.
- ALL players, coaches and spectators must report to cars.
- There will be a 30-minute delay from the last lightning strike before the “all clear” signal is given.
- All updates will be sent via PlayMetrics and/or the Perry Weather system PA system.
- Referees may also delay or cancel games due to weather.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Lexington SC proudly supports the U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Policy. We expect all participants and spectators to treat referees, coaches, and opponents with respect at all times. Let’s lead by example and make this a great experience for all.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Sybil Forsythe- sforsythe@lexsporting.com
