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THE UNRIVALED EXPERIENCE

A new event, new format, just for you. 
This Showcase-format team event is designed to help maximize exposure, provide ease of schedule for players/college coaches, and offer a premier gameplay environment!

The Game Day Invitational is an invitation-only elite team tournament for top teams in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. This invitational brings another opportunity for teams to get seen by college coaches and play elite competitors.


There are three divisions (2025, 2026, & 2027) playing with a guarantee of four games. This event is open to any and all participants in the corresponding graduation years.

We think about the details
so you don't have to.

  • Turf to grass ratio: NXT only partners with elite venues with turf field ratios that enable us to guarantee games rain or shine
  • Family-Friendly Scheduling:  We schedule your games in a morning or afternoon block. Half of the day on the field, the other experiencing Philadelphia & the surrounding areas.

Registration Details

  • Deposit Due: Upon Registration
  • Full Payment Due: 4/15/24

Failure to meet the payment deadline will constitute non-acceptance of the tournament registration and a forfeiture of the tournament spot and deposit fee. This event is open to any and all participants in the corresponding graduation years.

Gameplay Details

  • Warmup before games
  • 14-minute running quarters with timeouts
  • 3Step Universal Rules
  • Guaranteed  4 games - 2 games/day
  • Certified referees

Exposure

NXT Invitationals are where the best high school clubs & players get seen and recruited. In the summer of 2022, 512 college coaches attended NXT Showcase & Invitationals. 


Are you a college coach?

Register to recruit at this event today!

NXT operates some of the most elite and oldest recruiting events in the nation. Whether that be an individual Showcase or a team event, NXT has a wide variety of recruiting opportunities. 

Coaches who pre-register for an event will be sent digital rosters, schedules, and post-event film

Sign Us Up

Summer 2024 registration opens in October. Teams can follow the steps to registration by clicking below, or by reaching out to our tournament director. From here, parents can also complete their waiver!

GAME FILM | NLV PRODUCTIONS

NLV is the exclusive video provider and is the only permitted company for any elevated or commercial filming. Spectators may film their own matches for personal use, so long as it does not interfere with NLV's ability to record matches and they DO NOT use elevated filming equipment.

Third-Party Elevated Filming is Strictly Prohibited.

This policy will be enforced. Any unauthorized use of elevated equipment will be removed and legal media rights exercised.

This included Veo camera, Trace, Hi-Pods, and other equipment of similar nature 

GAME CENTER

Schedule & Scores

The schedule will be announced closer to the event. Once announced, plan your trip, and make sure you don't miss the match-up you've been waiting for.

Download The App

Download the Tourney Machine App to easily follow your team throughout the tournament. Get schedule updates, scores and standings right from your phone.

Safety

From real-time weather updates to offerings fully staffed by Athletic Trainers, NXT takes youth sports safety very seriously. Click below to find out more.

Travel Information

Area Activities

NXT is proud to partner with the Chester County CVB to host this event! There is so much to see and do on event weekend. Located in the heart of Chester County’s Brandywine Valley, and in close proximity to Philadelphia, your time off the field will be packed with excitement. From unique historical attractions, a variety of restaurants to satisfy any foodie, and a host of different events, your weekend promises to be one to remember.

Stay to Play Policy

NXT & HBC Event Services strive to provide a streamlined hotel experience for all participants. As part of this effort, we require that all non-commuting teams participating in our tournaments (as a condition of acceptance) make hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services. Please do not call the hotels directly. Please book through the hotel reservation link provided below. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event.

The Proving Grounds

725 Conshohocken Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428 / The Proving Grounds is a facility that continues to grow and expand. It is currently home to 8 turf fields as well as the Villanova Wildcats Field Hockey program.

CONTACT
VP of Event Sales & Recruiting
Brett Manney
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