BOSTON UNITY CUP
BUILDING A STRONGER BOSTON THROUGH SPORT
The Boston Unity Cup is a city-wide adult soccer tournament celebrating Boston’s diverse community around a shared passion for sport.
Hosted in collaboration with local leaders, community organizations, non-profit programs, and the City of Boston Mayor’s Office, the Boston Unity Cup is a testament to the power of partnership and what our city can do when we come together.
Our 2023 tournament dates are set and all games will be held at Cater Fields on Columbus Ave in Roxbury adjacent to the Northeastern University campus.
For more information, read on below. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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“We are thrilled to be hosting the third annual Unity Cup at Madison Park,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
“This tournament celebrates our city’s communities and brings residents across all neighborhoods together around a shared passion for sport. Good luck to all of the players!”
2023 TOURNAMENT
In its fourth year, the Boston Unity Cup is a city-wide adult soccer tournament celebrating Boston’s diverse community around a shared passion for sport. Teams can register for either the men's or women's division representing the nation of their heritage. All games are 7v7, played with two 25min halves, and registration is FREE.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 25, 2023 | Tournament Kickoff Celebration
All teams will play as part of the day | Youth clinic hosted in partnership with the New England Revolution and Special Olympics | Celebratory parade of nations | Neighborhood block party featuring food trucks, local performances, and our annual Resource Fair
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 27 - July 20, 2023 | Group Stage Play
Games will be held between 6:30-9:00pm
Sunday, July 23, 2023 | Tournament Finals + Trophy Celebration
Participating teams will play in knockout round stages | Youth clinic hosted in partnership with Boston Dream | Trophy ceremonies for men's and women's division winners
All games will be held at Carter Fields on Columbus Ave in Roxbury
"In the tournament, the Irish can be as Irish as they want, the Sudanese could be as Sudanese ... and the Americans and everyone got to be themselves ... and it was awesome to see"
- Unity Cup Participant
GET INVOLVED
We believe in the power of sport, the strength of community, and the impact of partnership.
Join us in 2023 and be a part of a moment like no other in Boston!
Unique for Boston, celebrates varied ethnicities and cultures together
Immigrant and diverse populations connect, interact, and learn about each other while representing themselves
Celebrate competition that builds bridges, trust, and relationships
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
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Our History
The Boston Unity Cup first kicked off in 2018 with 16 teams in a coed division. Since then, the event has since grown to 28+ teams representing 22+ countries in both men's and women's divisions.
Our Mission
To celebrate sport as the great equalizer, promoting sportsmanship and community through competition and camaraderie
Our Vision
To create an experience where all are welcome in celebration of that which makes us different and that which makes us the same
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. “
~ Nelson Mandela