2026 NIKE PALMETTO CUP - #NPC26
Last updated - 5.11.25
What: Nike Palmetto Cup - "South Carolina's Oldest Prep Soccer Tournament - Established 1993"
When: 2026 dates are April 6-8 (Monday-Wednesday). Easter Sunday is April 5, and the Masters Golf is April 9-12.
Where: Saluda Shoals Athletic Complex - 6071 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 ... Inclement weather matches may move to GCA Stadium (turf field) - 3833 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
Who: Boys Varsity & Girls Varsity soccer tournament hosted by Gray Collegiate Academy
Website: http://www.nikepalmettocupsc.com/
Format: Each team will play three matches (one per day), and a champion will be determined via a point system. An All-Tournament Team will be selected for each Group.
Cost: $495 per team. The entry fee is due December 1, 2025.
Shirts: Each team can purchase a tourney shirt at $20 each. The shirt order form is due March 13, 2026. Shirts may be paid via check in advance or on-site at check-in (Square payment is also an option). Make sure to list the sizes for your coaches, players, etc. Shirt orders are NOT mandatory!
Sanctioning: SCHSL & NFHS
Contact: Kevin Heise at [email protected] | (803) 447-6496 for more information.
Why the NPC? Great NIKE gear for coaches! Premier facilities! Three officials for every match! Give your players the chance to showcase against the best in the state and region! Three officials for every game!
SCSoccer.com Message Board Thread: https://forums.scsoccer.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=179895#Post179895
Committed Boys Teams for #NPC26:
Committed Girls Teams for #NPC26:
When: 2026 dates are April 6-8 (Monday-Wednesday). Easter Sunday is April 5, and the Masters Golf is April 9-12.
Where: Saluda Shoals Athletic Complex - 6071 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 ... Inclement weather matches may move to GCA Stadium (turf field) - 3833 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
Who: Boys Varsity & Girls Varsity soccer tournament hosted by Gray Collegiate Academy
Website: http://www.nikepalmettocupsc.com/
Format: Each team will play three matches (one per day), and a champion will be determined via a point system. An All-Tournament Team will be selected for each Group.
Cost: $495 per team. The entry fee is due December 1, 2025.
Shirts: Each team can purchase a tourney shirt at $20 each. The shirt order form is due March 13, 2026. Shirts may be paid via check in advance or on-site at check-in (Square payment is also an option). Make sure to list the sizes for your coaches, players, etc. Shirt orders are NOT mandatory!
Sanctioning: SCHSL & NFHS
Contact: Kevin Heise at [email protected] | (803) 447-6496 for more information.
Why the NPC? Great NIKE gear for coaches! Premier facilities! Three officials for every match! Give your players the chance to showcase against the best in the state and region! Three officials for every game!
SCSoccer.com Message Board Thread: https://forums.scsoccer.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=179895#Post179895
Committed Boys Teams for #NPC26:
- Gray Collegiate
- Legion Collegiate
Committed Girls Teams for #NPC26:
- Andrew Jackson
- Gray Collegiate
- Legion Collegiate
