The countdown is on! We're excited to announce that the 2025 NIRSA Championship Series National Soccer Championships will be hosted November 20–22, 2025, at the SCHEELS Overland Park Soccer Complex in Overland Park, Kansas.
If your club team has dreams of competing on the national stage, the Open Division lottery draw is your team's ticket to the action. Here's everything you need to know to get in the game this year!
Open Division lottery details
The Open Division gives teams across the country the chance to play at a national championship tournament. Spots are awarded through a lottery system, ensuring teams from every region have an opportunity to join the competition. Below is an overview of the process and the timeline:
- Lottery Registration: IMLeagues registration opens Monday, September 22 and closes Sunday, September 28.
- Lottery Draw: Tune in online on Wednesday, October 8 at 12:00pm Eastern, 9:00am Pacific. Watch NIRSA member David Peters, Senior Associate Director for Campus Recreation at Florida State University, as he draws lottery teams from a hat (or rather basket)!
- Selection Process: Four teams will be drawn from each region, with additional teams placed on a prioritized waitlist.
Selected teams are required to complete registration and payment by October 14 at 5:00pm PST. Missed deadlines could mean your spot is offered to a team on the waitlist, and your program may become ineligible for the 2026 lottery.
Championship Division & At-Large Bids
The Championship Division remains the pinnacle of collegiate club soccer.
- 24 men's and 24 women's teams will qualify through regional tournament competition.
- At-Large bids will be announced Monday, November 3.
Institutions are limited to one team per division (men's and women's), whether in Championship or Open play.
Why your school should compete
Nationals aren't just about soccer—it's about the experience. From the thrill of competing against top clubs across the country to the energy of the NIRSA Championship Series community, this is an opportunity your team won't want to miss.
Whether you're a returning powerhouse or a first-time hopeful, the Open Division lottery is your chance to be part of something unforgettable.
Key dates
- Lottery Registration | September 22–28, 2025
- Lottery Draw | October 8, 2025
- Registration & Payment Due | October 14, 2025
- At-Large Bids Announced | November 3, 2025
- Championship Tournament | November 20–22, 2025, Overland Park, KS
About Select Sport America
Select Sport America is the official manufacturer of the NIRSA Championship Series tournament ball. The SELECT Numero Ten Soccer Ball is the official game ball used for all NIRSA Championship Series soccer tournaments.
See you in Kansas!
The 2025 NIRSA National Soccer Championships promise high-level play, positive sporting behavior, and the kind of community you can only find at a NIRSA Championship Series tournament. Get your team registered, mark your calendars, and we'll see you in Overland Park this November!
- For more details on the 2025 NIRSA National Soccer Championships, visit the NIRSA Championship Series Soccer website! For questions, please contact NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs Nicole Jackson.
Nicole Jackson is currently the Director of National Sport Programs at NIRSA.
