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FALL 2025 DATES
Stage 1 (Single-Elimination Bracket):
Dates: August 30, 31 & September 1 (Labor Day weekend)
Format: Single Elimination game format
Advancement: Winners proceed to Stage 2
Piedmont Conference Teams: Piedmont Conference teams automatically qualify for State Cup and will not participate in this round.
Format: Single-elimination semifinals and finals
Stage 2 (Group + Knockout) – Early November
Dates: First two weekends of November (Nov 1–2 & Nov 8–9)
Advancement: From Labor Day Weekend bracket, teams enter group play or knockout pools to determine finalists
Cup Finals – First Two Weekends of December
Dates: Dec. 6–7 (Girls Weekend) & Dec . 13–14 (Boys Weekend)
Locations & Format Recap
- Stage 1 Venue: North Mt. Carmel (finalizing)
- Stage 2 Venue: Finalizing
- Finals Venue: MOBA Soccer Academy
Format Flow:
- Stage 1: Labor Day single-elimination bracket
- Stage 2: November group/knockout to qualify for finals
- Finals: December semifinals & championship matches
- Bye Provision: Piedmont Conference teams automatically qualify for State Cup and will not participate in Stage 1.
Fees & Referee Coverage
- Entry Fees: Free—no participation fee for GSSA League participants
- Referee Fees: All officials’ fees covered by GSSA, ensuring no cost to GSSA teams
Presidents Cup vs. State Cup
- We will place teams based on their preference listed on the declaration application.
- We will be contacting teams that did not list a preference between State Cup or Presidents Cup
- Declaration ensures accurate scheduling and bracket placement
Non-GSSA League participants wanting to compete in State Cup and Presidents Cup:
Non-GSSA League participants are welcome to participate! Please reach out to Cristina Coca at ccoca@georgiasoccer.org for more information and to express your interest.
FALL STATE CUP ROSTER FREEZE
Team Rosters will freeze: Stage 1- Aug 25th at 11:59pm
WHY ENTER THE GEORGIA STATE CUP?
– Provides a direct pathway to the Southern Regional Championship and potentially the National Championship –
– Provides an excellent competitive environment and allows for opportunities for players to be scouted and evaluated –
– State Cup participation is mandatory to be considered for Piedmont National League spots
2025-26 GEORGIA STATE CUP DOCUMENTS
2026 National Championships
Information coming Soon!






