2026 CDYSL EMPIRE CUP 

June 12-14, 2026

 

REGISTER HERE

 

• Offering both premier and club brackets
• Ages U10 thru U16 Boys and Girls
• 4 game guarantee U10-U12; 3 full-length games guaranteed U14-U16
• U10 teams receive participation awards
• First and second place awards for all divisions U11 and older
• Rolling acceptance will begin in future

 

 2026 Age Group Pricing:

• U10 ~ $
• U11-U12 ~ $
• U13-U16 ~ $

Early Bird discount  will be offered 

Roster Sizes

• U10 Max roster size 14
• U11- U16  Max roster size 18

Medical Release 
Shopping and Dining Guide  

Tournament Rules

Permission to Host

 

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Teams can also check-in in site one hour prior to their first game on Friday.

All teams must present the following paperwork at team check-in and have available at game check-in.

• An official copy of the team's travel roster
• Current player/coaching passes verified and laminated with pictures attached.  
• Permission to travel (if necessary)
• Medical release forms

 

 *The CDYSL Empire Cup  is an unrestricted tournament.  We accept US Club, AYSO and Just Say registered teams. 

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 HOTELS

The Capital District Youth Soccer League is pleased to announce the appointment of Halpern Travel as our Official Tournament Housing Coordinator for the NYS Empire Cup.  All participating teams needing housing for the tournament are required to utilize the services of Halpern Travel.

Halpern Travel comes to us highly recommended for their commitment to providing professional service and for their attention to detail.  They have extensive experience in tournament housing coordination.  Halpern Travel’s secure, online hotel reservation system allows teams to view information about hotels, including rate, area location and amenities.  Teams are able to reserve their rooms 24/7.

Clubs requiring a large block of rooms for multiple teams should contact Halpern Travel for special assistance at 888.640.6400.

We look forward to partnering with Halpern Travel to successfully meet the housing needs of teams attending the CDYSL Empire Cup.

 

2025 Hotels are Available:  Halpern Travel CDYSL Empire Cup

 

 

 

The CDYSL Empire Cup Tournament is a    and  sanctioned tournament.