Registration
Tournament Date: November 6 - 8, 2026
Location: Pavilion Center Pool 101 S Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89144
Registration Deadline:
Entry Fee: $1000 (+ CC fees)
Roster Deadline: Friday October 30, 2026 at 9pm PT
Roster Lockdown: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9pm PT
*A $100 Late Roster Fee will be assessed for any changes taking place between the roster deadline and roster lockdown dates.
Persons in attendance at any USA Water Polo event agree to abide by all of USA Water Polo's rules and policies, including USA Water Polo's Minor Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), and those of the venue to which the individual is being provided access - Click here for Overview of the MAAPP. Full policy information, including how to report a concern, can be found at www.usawaterpolo.org/safesport.
Teams may need to qualify through their zone in order to compete in this National Championship and must register for their zone qualifying tournament AND the 2026 Champions Cup. Registration is not considered complete until payment for 2026 Champions Cup has been completed.
Zone Qualifiers will take place between September 10th - October 18th (if needed). Please see the Conduct of Championships for more information.
2026 Champions Cup Rules
2026 Allocations:
| 2025 Champions Cup - Preliminary Allocations |
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Central CA |
Coastal CA |
Midwest |
Mountain |
Northeast |
Pac NW |
Pac SW |
Pacific |
Southeast |
SOPAC |
Southwest |
Hawaii |
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2026 UPDATED Allocations
| 2026 Champions Cup - UPDATED Allocations |
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Central CA |
Coastal CA |
Midwest |
Mountain |
Northeast |
Pac NW |
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Southeast |
SOPAC |
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Hawaii |
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Athlete Requirements
The Champions Cup is a 3 day 14 & Under and 8th Grade & Under National Championship
- Athletes must be 14 or younger as of 8/1 in the year that the championship is held
- Athletes must be in the 8th grade or under
- NO International Athletes allowed
- 15 athletes per team max
- Gold level membership required
- Birth date verification required
- Club affiliation required
- Proof of grade required
- Photo ID check prior to every game
Photo ID Required
Coaches and athletes will be required to show photo IDs prior to each game.
Acceptable forms of ID include:
- USAWP Membership Card (temporary cards accepted)
- School issued photo ID
- Government issued picture ID (passport, City or State ID card)
- Passport
Proof of Grade Required
Each athlete is required to show proof of 8th grade or younger.
Acceptable forms of grade verification include any one of the following:
- School issued photo ID with grade
- Letter on school letterhead signed by school official
- Current document issued by the school such as a class schedule or progress report
Schedule
2026 Schedule and Results - Coming Soon!
*Schedule Subject to Changes
TICKET LINK COMING SOON
*Tickets available ONLINE ONLY. NO CASH or Tickets sold on site
Live Streaming Available via Game On Live Studio
