Travel and Stay at the Midwest Youth Cup
Travel planning, hotels, stay-to-play rules, and Chicago-area logistics for teams attending the 2027 Midwest Youth Cup in New Lenox, IL.
Travel and Stay at the Midwest Youth Cup
The Midwest Youth Cup is built to be a great soccer weekend, not just a tournament. Families regularly use Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning before flights home to explore New Lenox, Frankfort, and downtown Chicago. The pages below cover the logistics.
Stay-to-play
Teams traveling from more than 90 miles must book through the official hotel block. The block opens with the final tournament schedule on March 12, 2027. Booking links ship via GotSport email.
Pages in this section
- Stay-to-play rules and hotel block
- Things to do in New Lenox during a tournament weekend
- Chicago weekend guide for traveling families
- Airports and driving to the complex
- Dining near the complex and the food policy
Quick reference
- Closest airport: Midway (MDW), ~30 min drive
- Backup airport: O'Hare (ORD), ~60 min drive
- Hotel block opens: March 12, 2027
- Stay-to-play radius: 90 miles
- Parking: Ample on-site, included with entry
Common Inquiries
Is the Midwest Youth Cup a stay-to-play event?
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Yes, for teams traveling from more than 90 miles. Those teams must book through the official hotel block. Teams inside the 90-mile radius are exempt from the stay-to-play requirement.
When is the official hotel block published?
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The official hotel block is published with the final tournament schedule on March 12, 2027. Booking details ship via GotSport email to all entered teams.
What is the closest airport?
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Midway International (MDW) is roughly 30 minutes from the complex. O'Hare International (ORD) is roughly 60 minutes.
Are family activities available beyond the tournament?
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Yes. New Lenox and Frankfort have a strong dining scene, and downtown Chicago is a 40-minute drive, making for a real city weekend if the family has time.
Related Resources
Tournament Entry