Teams across Boston are lacing up and registering for the city's upcoming soccer showdown. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, led by Mayor Michelle Wu, has officially opened registration for the 2025 Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament and Festival. This much-anticipated event is set to kick off from November 7 through November 9 at Moakley Park in South Boston.
This year's tournament continues the tradition of youth athletic competition, inviting boys and girls in Grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 to quickly claim a spot before the registration deadline on October 17. According to an announcement made on Boston.gov, teams have until October 31 to finalize their rosters. Structured in two main divisions, the Premier League for competitive play and the EFL for recreational, all players are set to receive some exclusive Mayor’s Cup swag, at least making them feel like winners from the start.
In a move to broaden community engagement, the 2025 Mayor’s Cup will introduce a Challenger Division, a direct effort to better include children with disabilities in team sports. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester to make this possible, which they tout as a testament to Boston's dedication to inclusion in sports. These games will be a highlight of the Saturday events, inviting all to support the athletes at Moakley Park.
Get the ball rolling by hitting up their website—or follow the Department's socials at @bostonparksdept and @parks.boston.gov on the likes of Instagram and Bluesky to stay in the loop of the latest park news and events.
