GULCH CUP 2026

The Format

FREE
FREE EVENT · NO ENTRY FEE

Gulch Cup is a 3v3 King of the Court street football tournament in downtown Helena. Register by gender and age group, after registration closes, we'll build the schedule and release it the following morning.

REGISTRATION

CLOSES
Tuesday, June 9th
8:00 PM

Roster locks at registration close. No late additions.

SCHEDULE RELEASED
Wednesday, June 10th
Morning

Built from final registration numbers. Check back here.

GAME DAYS

Games run alongside the USMNT World Cup group stage.

June 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
GULCH CUP · DAY 1
🇺🇸 USMNT vs Paraguay · All age groups · King of the Court
CONFIRMED
WANT MORE DAYS?

If we get enough teams registered, we'll add games on June 19 and June 25 — alongside the other two USMNT group stage games at The Rialto. More teams = more days. Spread the word.

REGISTER YOUR CREW

* Additional game days confirmed based on final team registrations.

AGE GROUPS

Register under Boys or Girls in your age group. Open to all. After registration closes, all age groups may be combined based on registration numbers.

RAFFLE PRIZES

Player Prizes.

All prizes are awarded by raffle, everyone who plays has a chance to win.

2x
Carroll College Soccer Camp

Passes to Carroll College's summer soccer camp.

MORE PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED

HOW IT WORKS

KING OF THE COURT

Each age and gender group gets a dedicated time block. Within that block, teams play back-to-back 3v3 games on the single court.

WINNER STAYS

The winning team stays on the court for the next game. The losing team rotates off and waits for their next turn.

TIES

If the game ends in a tie, the team that has been on the court the longest rotates off. Fresh legs get priority.

ROSTER

Max 6 players per team. 3 on the court at a time. Unlimited subs on the fly,clock never stops.

GAME DURATION

Length: 6 minutes. Continuous clock,no halftime, no stoppage time.
Winner stays: Winning team holds the court. Losing team rotates off.
Tied game: Team that has been on court longest rotates off.
No playoffs: This is pure King of the Court, no bracket advancement or playoff rounds.

LOCATION

PERFORMANCE SQUARE
Last Chance Gulch · Downtown Helena, Montana

An outdoor plaza between the Placer and Atlas buildings in the heart of Helena's historic pedestrian mall. One court. Street football on the same ground the city was built on. All games played outdoors.