Herndon Youth Soccer and Elite Tournaments proudly host the Dulles National Soccer Tournament for competitive travel teams U9-U15. The Dulles National Soccer Tournament attracts teams from all over Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The 34th annual DNST will be held August 29-30, 2026, with all games being played at turf field complexes in and around Herndon, Virginia. This is a great pre-season tournament for teams of all skill levels to begin the new calendar year!
Don’t forget to use #DNST2026 on all your posts and photos!
Details
Dates
August 29-30, 2026
August 5, 2026
August 19, 2026
Field Locations
Fairfax County Fields
Age Groups
U9-U15
U9-U15
Event Details
The Applied Teams link for 2026 will be posted close to the Application Deadline. Schedules will be posted August 19th. Please be sure to continuously check your team's schedule, as locations, times, and days are subject to change leading up to the event. All scheduling requests are considered by the tournament committee, but not guaranteed.
Previous Applied Teams
Previous Results
Contact
Please contact our Tournament Director, [email protected] , for insights on specific ages/gender/skill level.
Applications
Application Deadline: Wednesday August 5th
There will be a $100 late fee for all applications received after the application deadline. Any team that applied after the application deadline will not have guaranteed acceptance into the tournament.
Tournament Insurance Policy
Teams that apply to the 2026 Dulles National Soccer Tournament can purchase an event cancellation insurance policy through US Sports Club Insurance (USSCI) directly from your team’s GotSport account. This Policy can be purchased up to 15 days prior to the start of our tournament.
Reimbursement of entry fees, for eligible teams, will be remitted directly to the individual, or organization, that paid for the policy. All purchased policies are a contract between USSCI and the purchaser. Herndon Youth Soccer/Elite Tournaments will not be the issuer of refunded entry fees, only USSCI will be.
Click here for a Help Article: How to Purchase Event Insurance After Registration
Click here for FAQs: Event Cancellation Team Coverage FAQ’s
Payment Information
Please make all checks payable to: Herndon Youth Soccer, Inc.
Checks should be mailed to:
Dulles National Soccer Tournament
c/o Elite Tournaments
PO Box 54West Friendship, MD 21794
Payment Details
Divisions
AGE GROUP | BIRTH YEAR | ENTRY FEE | FORMAT | MAX ROSTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
U9 | 2018 | $800 | 7v7 | 14 |
U10 | 2017 | $800 | 7v7 | 14 |
U11 | 2016 | $850 | 9v9 | 16 |
U12 | 2015 | $850 | 9v9 | 16 |
U13 | 2014 | $1050 | 11v11 | 22 |
U14 | 2013 | $1050 | 11v11 | 22 |
U15 | 2012 | $1050 | 11v11 | 22 |
Team Check-In
Due to Event Sanctioning, ALL players must have a valid player pass. NO Birth Certificates will be accepted/allowed.
Online Check-In
- Official Roster through USYS, US Club, USSSA, or SAY
- Please handwrite jersey numbers if not included
- Please handwrite guest player names and jersey numbers to the bottom of the page
- Official Player Passes to match roster
- No birth certificates accepted
- Tournament Liability Waiver
- Digital signatures preferred
- Guest Player Passes
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If applicable
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- Official Roster through USYS, US Club, USSSA, or SAY
Important Information
- Deadline to Check-In: Friday August 21, 2026
- Deadline to Make Changes: Wednesday August 26, 2026
- No changes will be made after 10 PM Wednesday August 26, 2026
If you have any questions regarding check-in or guest player registration, please contact GotSoccer at [email protected].
Fields
No Pets | No Smoking | No Alcohol
Below are all the venues that were used for the 2025 Dulles National Soccer Tournament.
All field maps will be updated when the schedule is released.
Arrowhead Park | ||
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Bready Park | ||
Centreville HS | ||
EC Lawrence Park | ||
Herndon HS | ||
Hutchison ES | ||
Linway Terrace Park | ||
Patriot Park | ||
Police Field | ||
Poplar Tree Park | ||
Sully Highlands Park | ||
Vendors
Vendor Application Deadline: August 14, 2026
If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the tournament, please contact Anna Hofmann at [email protected] with a completed Vendor Application.
Philanthropic Partner
Contact
All items can be dropped off at the headquarters location of each tournament site. If you have any questions or would like to donate and cannot attend the event, please contact Cameron Griffin at [email protected].
FAQ
Before you call, email or message us a question, please make sure and read through the FAQ's as most common questions are addressed in the section below!
Tournament Director
John Steele
GotSport Questions
GotSport / Zendesk FAQ’sGotSport Check-In Questions