OLATHE, Kan., March 10, 2026 — Heartland Soccer Association, the largest youth soccer league and tournament host in the United States, will welcome thousands of players and their families to the annual Heartland Spring Cup, March 13–15 at the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex.
Now in its fifth year, the tournament has grown into one of the region’s premier spring events, attracting more than 215 teams from seven states. The event is part of a record-breaking year for tournament registrations for Heartland Soccer, reflecting strong demand for competitive youth soccer events in the Kansas City region. The influx of teams and spectators is expected to generate an estimated $5.1 million in economic impact for the Kansas City area, benefiting local hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
“Each year, the Spring Cup brings together teams from across the Midwest for a great weekend of competition,” said Shane Hackett, executive director of Heartland Soccer Association. “We’re proud to host events like this at the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex and to welcome players and families to Kansas City. Tournaments like the Spring Cup not only provide meaningful playing opportunities for athletes but also bring visitors to the region and support local businesses.”
The Heartland Spring Cup will feature live streaming and playback of all matches at Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex through VidSport, an advanced sports streaming platform. The VidSport installation at Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex is the world’s largest fixed AI camera system, allowing fans to watch matches in real time or on demand from any device.
Media are invited to cover the event, which begins Friday at 5:30 p.m., with games continuing Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m.
Heartland Soccer’s spring tournament series continues with the Kansas City Champions Cup on April 17–19, projected to host more than 400 teams. The series wraps up in May with the Midwest Mother’s Day Classic and the Kansas City Invitational, and teams can still register for both tournaments.
For more information, visit www.heartlandsoccer.net.
About Heartland Soccer Association
Heartland Soccer Association is the largest youth soccer league in the United States, hosting more than 1,400 league teams each season and 3,700 tournament teams annually. Founded in 1977 with 600 players, the organization now serves more than 100,000 youth players, 4,000 coaches, and 2,000 referees. Each year, teams from 16 states and international clubs travel to the Kansas City area to compete in Heartland Soccer leagues and tournaments. For more information, visit www.heartlandsoccer.net.
Heartland Soccer also offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses seeking to connect with the youth soccer community through league and tournament partnerships. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Bridgette Samuelson, Director of Partnership Development and Operations, at bridgette@heartlandsoccer.net.
About VidSport
VidSport creates best of class streaming game coverage. VidSport works to connect families and help archive games, sports and memories. Equipped with state-of-the-art cameras integrated with artificial intelligence technology, soccer enthusiasts can now enjoy the excitement of matches from the convenience of their own devices. Our mission is to expand sports coverage so families and fans will never miss a game. For more information, please visit www.vidsport.io.
