Youth March Break indoor soccer
March Madness Tournament
One of the BMO Centre’s popular March Break youth soccer tournaments. The facility has hosted more than 60 participating teams, with boys’ and girls’ divisions and a full day of games.
Tournament dates
March 16–20, 2026 (division-specific dates)
Venue
BMO Centre London
295 Rectory St
Rulebooks & documents
3 original PDF documents
2026 tournament archive
March Madness at BMO Centre
The 2026 March Madness event was held during March Break. Boys’ and girls’ divisions played on different days; the event page lists a $175 or $300 team fee depending on age group.
U8–U9
$175 / team
5v5
U10–U13
$300 / team
7v7
U14–U18
$300 / team
7v7
- U8–U13: minimum three to four games, lasting 20–25 minutes; U8–U11 scores and standings are not recorded.
- U14–U18: minimum three games plus playoffs, lasting 20–25 minutes.
- One-day age divisions, with games generally scheduled between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
- Sanctioned by Ontario Soccer. Valid Ontario Soccer roster/pool and travel permits required where applicable.
- Shin pads are mandatory. No outdoor cleats or slide tackles.
- Referee fees and HST were included in the advertised registration costs.
- Registration opened January 19 and closed February 18, 2026.
Published February 19, 2026
2026 March Madness division schedule
The original page listed the following dates, subject to change. The U17/U18 girls’ division was marked cancelled.
| Girls division | Date / status | Boys division | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| U8 girls (2018) | Monday, March 16, 2026 | U8 boys (2018) | Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| U9 girls (2017) | Monday, March 16, 2026 | U9 boys (2017) | Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| U10 girls (2016) | Monday, March 16, 2026 | U10 boys (2016) | Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| U11 girls (2015) | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | U11 boys (2015) | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| U12/13 girls (2013–14) | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | U12 boys (2014) | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| — | — | U13 boys (2013) | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| U14 girls (2012) | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | U14 boys (2012) | Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
| U15/16 girls (2010–11) | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | U15/16 boys (2010–11) | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| U17/18 girls (2008–09) | Cancelled | U17/18 boys (2008–09) | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
Official documents
Tournament rules & forms
View and download complete copies of the original tournament documents, hosted on this website.
2026 March Madness Festival Rules (U8–U13)
2-page youth festival rules, including age-specific formats
Schedule & registration information
The original page states that 2026 registration closed February 18, 2026. Dates shown are the 2026 tournament schedule, retained as an archive.
BMO Centre London
Questions about March Madness Tournament?
Contact the BMO Centre tournament team. All matches are hosted at 295 Rectory St, London, Ontario.