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Austin Families Register Now for Soccer, Flag Football, Free MLS Game
Families can sign up now for soccer programs, flag football and the free MLS NEXT All-Star Game at Parmer Field.
How we reported this
The 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game will spotlight 44 top youth soccer talents from the U.S. and Canada at Parmer Field in Austin on July 21, 2026, with free admission upon registration.
Youth soccer draws over 8,000 children across the Austin area and ranks as the most popular youth sport locally, according to city records that also note the sector generates tens of millions of dollars each year. Austin Parks and Recreation runs year-round co-ed leagues in soccer and basketball for ages 4-12, and a new partnership with Austin FC and MLS GO begins in September 2026 to expand those offerings.
Current Registration Options
N3XT Athletics has opened 2026 registration for youth flag football, volleyball and basketball leagues open to all ages and experience levels. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area recently held a track clinic with Olympians Michelle and Kori Carter that drew more than 150 children for fundamentals instruction.
These programs operate alongside existing city-run sessions at multiple Austin Parks and Recreation sites, where residents pay $40-$50 per season and non-residents pay $70.
What Families Need to Know to Start
Registration for the MLS NEXT All-Star Game requires only an online form for free entry. Parents seeking league play can visit the Austin Parks and Recreation site or N3XT Athletics to select age groups and complete forms before seasons fill. The September 2026 partnership launch will add new Austin FC-linked sessions through MLS GO, giving families an additional route once details appear on city channels.
Interested households should check the listed organization websites for current openings and required paperwork rather than waiting for later announcements.