Hosting a 5v5 Soccer Tournament? Here are all of the resources you will need to make it a success!

Tournament Timeline

  • 60-30 Days Out: 0-5 Teams

  • 30 Days Out: 5-10 Teams

  • 20 Days Out: 10-15 Teams

  • 19-15 Days Out: 15-20 Teams

  • 14 Days Out: 20-25 Teams (EARLY DEADLINE)

  • 13 Days Out: 25-35 Teams

  • 6 Days Out: 35-40 Teams (DEADLINE)

  • Week of: Adding teams to close gaps

HOST MARKETING GUIDE

How 5v5 Soccer Will Market Your Event

Email Marketing

  • New Tournament

  • Announcement (State level)

  • 60-day reminder (State Level)

  • 30-day reminder (State Level)

  • Early bird reminder (State Level)

  • National Upcoming Tournaments (Weekly Regional/National email starting at 60 days)

SMS Marketing

  • 60-day reminder (State Level)

  • 30-day reminder (State Level)

  • Early bird reminder (State Level)

  • Teams needed to appropriate text lists

Social Media Marketing

  • New Tournament Post (event-specific)

  • Share your posts onto our story when tagged @5v5soccer

  • 5v5 Soccer videos for you to share on your story to showcase what 5v5 Soccer is all about

  • Upcoming Tournaments Post

  • Ability to schedule 1:1 interview/podcast per your request to talk about your upcoming event.

Your Tournament Marketing Guide/Checklist

Effective Marketing Strategies

Social Media Posts: Consistently share 5v5 Soccer generated content to spark interest and excitement (tag us and we will share as well)

Email Campaigns: Send targeted updates to your soccer community for maximum impact.

Personalized Texts: Reach out directly to key members of your soccer network for a personal touch.

Time Management: We all have busy schedules with countless daily tasks. Our advice? Block off a 30-minute “meeting” on your calendar to focus on scheduling posts or handling tournament promotions. That small time investment could lead to 10, 20, or even 50 teams registering for your event!

Maximize Communication: Ensure everyone in your club/organization is informed and ask for their support and engagement. Do you have multiple contacts who can assist?

Pro Tip: Amplify your social media reach by encouraging your board, coaches, staff, parents, and players to like, comment, and share your posts. More engagement = greater visibility!