NMDT – Invitational

⚽ Needham Memorial Day Invitational – 2026

One of the oldest, most diverse, and respected Memorial Day tournaments in the country.
For 49 years, the Needham Invitational has welcomed premier and town teams from across the Northeast and beyond. Our year-round devotion to excellence ensures an unforgettable tournament experience for all levels of competition.

Unlike a club jamboree, the Invitational is designed to deliver competitive matchups against teams you don’t typically face during the season. In 2024, over 80 different clubs participated, underscoring the diversity and prestige of this event.

🏆 Invitational Structure (U11–U19 Boys & Girls)

Championship format with a 3-game guarantee (group play)
Teams may play 4–5 games if advancing to Championship Monday
Four divisional placements to match all competition levels
60-minute games
Fully sanctioned by US Youth Soccer

🌟 Invitational Experience

Play on the best grass and turf fields in Eastern Massachusetts, including select matches at Gillette Stadium when available
The only Northeast tournament sanctioned by the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), bringing elite referees from the US, Canada, France, and beyond
Supported by one of the most experienced tournament staffs in the country
Top-class athletic trainers at every field for pre-game, in-game, and post-game care
Direct partnerships with leading hotel brands (Marriott, IHG, Hilton, Hyatt, Sonesta) for the lowest nightly rates—no third-party booking fees
Access to discounted New England Revolution tickets if they play over the weekend

What Teams Are Saying About the Needham Invitational

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“I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate you and your organizing team on a great job. Our team travels every month to participate in a tournament and we have never been in a tournament that is so well organized, friendly staff, great fields, and a very high competition level. This is the most competitive competition we have ever been at for a tournament. We are already planning our return along with more of our club teams for the 2018 edition. Keep up the great work.”

– Rui Sousa, Coach at Saint Laurent Soccer Club Canada

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“Thanks again for another great year. My teams had a wonderful time and the facilities were tremendous as usual. We were sending photos back home to the teams that stayed local and they regretted their decisions!-

– Francesco Notaristefano, Coach at New Rochelle FC

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“On behalf of the CFC Real, thank you very much! We had a great time both on and off the field, and although we did not live up to our own expectations on the field, we were all very impressed with the field locations, scheduling, timing, competition and… refereeing. All was great, so again, thank you very much. We all look forward to coming down again next year.”

– Steven Carneiro, CFC Real Owner

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“ I can’t thank you enough for our conversation and will continue to commit teams to your tournament in the future. It is a top notch tournament that I would recommend to all in the Western NY area.”

– Jesse Myers, Director of Competitive Soccer at Lakefront Soccer club

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“The NMDT meets our needs more so than any other tournament we could find at home in England or further afield in Europe. Excellent support from the Tournament Directors has enabled us to come back year after year since 2009. Our boys are amazed at the sheer scale and size of the Tournament and love competing against teams from ‘across the pond’. Their experiences will last a lifetime. I cannot recommend it highly enough and hope to be back once again in 2018.”

– Richard Jones, Athletic Director, Codsall High School, UK