Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International
Overview
The dominant youth soccer tournament in the Las Vegas market. Two events annually: International Tournament (October) and Showcase (February, boys + girls). One of the largest international youth tournaments in the country.
Estimated 1,200-1,400+ teams annually across 3 weekends (MEDIUM confidence). Draws from 40 states and 30+ countries. 400+ college coaches attend.
Ownership & Operations
Co-hosted by the City of Las Vegas with DLVSC. Tournament Director: Colin Tabor.
Stay-to-play managed by Traveling Teams Inc. (third-party, not club-owned). Claims “no markup” on hotel rates — structural difference from Vegas Cup where the tournament director owns the travel agency.
Economics
Entry fees: 1,650/team (2026). Higher than Vegas Cup (1,095).
Estimated annual economic impact: $45-60M+ (per LVCVA data, MEDIUM confidence).
Sponsors: AFC Bournemouth, Adidas, Chapman Auto Group, Cirque Du Soleil, Baller.TV — significantly stronger corporate support than any other Las Vegas youth soccer tournament.
Sanctioning
Not specified in available research.
Reputation & Tier
Platinum-ranked / Tier 2 (borderline Tier 1 by team count). The clear #1 tournament in Las Vegas. International draw (30+ countries) is unmatched by any competitor in the market. College recruiting exposure (400+ coaches) is a key selling point. Professional digital presence.
SYNRGY Relevance
Key competitive benchmark for Vegas Cup. Demonstrates what a well-run, well-sponsored Las Vegas tournament can achieve. Key differences from Vegas Cup: third-party STP operator (not club-owned), strong corporate sponsors, international draw, platinum ranking. Las Vegas market capacity for 150,000+ hotel rooms, major airport, and winter weather supports large-scale tournament hosting.
Open Questions
- What is the actual economic model (revenue, margins) for DLVSC from the Mayor’s Cup?
- How does the Traveling Teams Inc. STP arrangement differ from JJRP’s model?
- What is the international recruiting/draw mechanism?