Huntsville (AL) to Host 2026 NJCAA DII Men’s and Women’s Soccer National Championships
Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced today the DII Men's and Women's Soccer Championships is returning to Huntsville, Alabama and the Spencer Sports Complex November 15 – 21, 2026.
"We look forward to welcoming everyone for what is going to be an exciting week with soccer national championships here in Huntsville, Alabama at the Spencer Sports Complex. Our team is focused on making this a tremendous experience for everyone and look forward to a great event." – Mark Russell, Executive Director, Huntsville Sports Commission
The Spencer Sports Complex is a part of John Hunt Park which has hosted numerous NJCAA National Championships including DII Men's & Women's Soccer, Cross Country, Half Marathon, and Beach Volleyball. 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, DII Men's Soccer Chair stated "The 2024 National Tournament in Huntsville, Alabama was an incredible showcase of the talent throughout NJCAA DII 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."
"Anytime you host a national championship is a special privilege, but we are honored to host the Soccer National Championships in Huntsville at the Spencer Sports Complex in 2026. We are proud to partner with the NJCAA on hosting these championships and look forward to making several memorable events that will showcase our city." – Joel Lamp, Sports Development Manager, Huntsville/Madison County CVB.
About Huntsville Convention & Visitors Bureau
The high-tech city of Huntsville, which sprawls at the foot of a mountain in North Alabama, is equally at home in the 19th century or the 21st. Huntsville's tourist attractions reflect the heritage of Alabama's first English-speaking city, the strife of the American Civil War and the accomplishments of America's rocket scientists.
The city is nicknamed "The Rocket City" for its close history with U.S. space missions. Huntsville has been important in developing space technology since the 1950s. https://www.huntsville.org/
About Huntsville Sports Commission
The Huntsville Sports Commission is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), organization that promotes and enhances the quality of life in Huntsville by identifying, recruiting, promoting and staging sports events and meetings.
About NJCAA
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.
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