A tournament is any organized special event that brings together teams of soccer players for the purpose of competing in soccer games; whether for sportsmanship, or a championship or other competitive recognition, with or without awards, it is an opportunity to create an environment that is good for the players and for the game.

Tournaments can either be a play-off system, for fun, like a Soccerfest, or for competition. But mostly, tournaments are intended as a way to allow kids an additional opportunity to play soccer.