National Championship Soccer to return to the Rocket City
HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s John Hunt Park, already home to the Huntsville Tennis Center, the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame, Huntsville Running Course and numerous championship events on its many athletic fields, has been selected to host the 2026 the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Div. II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships Nov. 15-21, 2026. The action will take place at the Spencer Sports Complex within John Hunt Park.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone for what is going to be an exciting week with soccer national championships here in Huntsville. Our team is focused on making this a tremendous experience for everyone and look forward to a great event,” said Mark Russell, Executive Director of the Huntsville Sports Commission.
The Spencer Sports Complex features four championship multi-use fields, NCAA-approved lighting, digital scoreboards, two press boxes, locker rooms, sound systems, plaza area with shade sails and picnic facilities, and expanded parking and stadium seating to accommodate up to 5,000 fans.
Jerrett Mills, Div. II Men’s Soccer Chair, stated, “The 2024 National Tournament in Huntsville was an incredible showcase of the talent throughout NJCAA Div. II men’s and women’s soccer. The matches were intense and the atmosphere electric. It was a first-class event that gave all participating student- athletes an extraordinary opportunity. We look forward to returning to Huntsville in 2026 and providing this same experience for our student-athletes.”
Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States, with over 500 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 28 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 57 national championships and invitationals.
“Anytime you host a national championship is a special privilege, and we are honored to host the Soccer National Championships in Huntsville at the Spencer Sports Complex in 2026,” said Joel Lamp, Sports Development Manager, Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
