The Ultimate usa cup experience

Target USA CUP features an Olympic-style ceremony showcasing teams in the tournament. This colorful parade of teams leads up to the lighting of the cauldron and is a highlight of the event! Teams march wearing team uniforms or cultural costumes representative of their homes, and many carry team banners and country or state flags. Teams will march by country, state or Minnesota soccer club.

Date & location

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

National Sports Center Stadium

details

Teams can start lining at 5:45pm in the NSC Parking Lot L (East and South side of Super Rink). Teams are allowed to start lining up earlier if they would like- security for lineup will open at 5:00pm. The parade will begin at 7:30pm. Teams must enter security through the east side of the Super Rink in order to get to the line-up area.

Gates to the stadium will open at 5:15pm. Players and spectators are encouraged to not bring bags to help make the security lines as efficient as possible. No tickets are required.

*Only players with wristbands and adults with a team credential will be permitted to walk in the parade (these items are distributed at Final Team Check-In)*

More detailed information and event map will be available in mid-June