MIAMI, Fla. | NSBNsports.com | July 3rd, 2026 — The road to the UPSL National Finals is officially set. The United Premier Soccer League has finalised the national bracket for the 2026 UPSL National Finals, setting the stage for a competitive postseason run that will bring together top clubs from across the country.
The tournament will begin with Round of 32 matchups across the July 4-5 weekend, followed by the Round of 16 on July 11-12 and July 18-19, the Quarterfinals on July 25-26, and the UPSL National Finals from August 7-9, 2026. The finalised bracket features clubs from multiple UPSL regions, with teams looking to navigate a demanding national playoff path and earn a place on the league’s biggest stage.
Opening-round matchups include Bellevue Athletic against Deportivo Rose City, ASC Antelope Valley against LA Sol Athletics, Nomads SC against Next Level Soccer, Central Kansas United against Arkansas Wolves 2, West Texas Rush against San Antonio FC Academy, and Balboa FC against Houston FC.
On the opposite side of the bracket, KS Wisloka Chicago will face Detroit City FC II, FCY New York will meet Lions Football Club, Brockton FC United will face NY Renegades FC, New Jersey Alliance FC will take on Bridge Sports Club, Los Toros will face SCU Heat, Tennessee Tempo FC will meet Kalonji Pro-Profile, OFC Barca will face PCU Pelicans SC, and Florida Badgers FC will take on Miami United FC.
The bracket also includes regional placements for NorCal and Midwest West, adding further intrigue as clubs continue their pursuit of a national title.
With each round, the field will narrow as teams battle for a place at the 2026 UPSL National Finals. The August showcase will bring together the final remaining clubs for a weekend that will determine the next UPSL national champion.
For clubs, players, supporters, and communities across the league, the finalised bracket marks the beginning of the final stretch of the season. Every match now carries national implications, with one goal in mind: lifting the UPSL National Championship trophy.
The full 2026 UPSL National Finals bracket is now available at premier.upsl.com/playoffs/
Founded in 2011, the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) serves as the unofficial fourth tier of the U.S. Soccer pyramid. With over 800 teams competing across its Premier, Division 1, A-League, Academy, and Women’s divisions, the UPSL is the largest Semi-Pro Pro League in North America. A National Affiliate member of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF), the UPSL is made up of independently owned and operated clubs. Through its USSF affiliation, UPSL teams are eligible to compete in the U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Rounds.
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