Jingle Cup 3v3 Soccer Tournament at The Soccer Palace
Get ready for a fast-paced, action-packed day of soccer! The Soccer Palace is excited to host the Jingle Cup 3v3 Soccer Tournament, featuring AirPitch USA's innovative playing format.
Designed for players ages 5–14, this one-day tournament brings together boys and girls of all skill levels for nonstop soccer, exciting competition, and plenty of fun.
5v5 & 4v4
League Format
U8–High School
Boys & Girls
Winter
Indoor League
Flighted
By Age & Skill
Experience Soccer
Like Never Before
The Jingle Cup isn't your typical soccer tournament! Using the innovative AirPitch system, players enjoy a unique, high-energy experience that keeps the ball moving and the action going.
With smaller teams, continuous play, and more opportunities to get involved, every player has the chance to develop their skills, compete, and have fun.
Whether you're bringing your club teammates, putting together a team of friends, or registering individually, the Jingle Cup offers an exciting way to experience the game.
More Touches, More Action
The AirPitch system keeps the ball in play longer, giving players more opportunities to dribble, pass, shoot, and develop their skills.
Fast-Paced 3v3 Competition
With just three players on the field per team and no goalkeepers, every participant stays involved in the action.
Five Games Guaranteed
Each team will play a minimum of five 15-minute games, with pool play and playoffs in most divisions.
Open to All Skill Levels
From recreational players to experienced club athletes, the tournament welcomes participants of all competition levels.
Upcoming Youth League Schedule Coming Soon
Details and registration for our upcoming youth league season are being finalized and will be posted here shortly. Some specifics — such as start dates, age groups, format, and pricing — may differ from the information shown below, which is provided as a reference. Please check back soon for the full lineup.
Join us at the soccer palace in west orange
Bring your energy, your teammates, and your love of soccer to the Jingle Cup! Whether you're competing for the top spot or simply looking for a fun and exciting soccer experience, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Space is limited, so don't wait to reserve your place on the field.
December 17, 2026
or when the tournament reaches capacity.
Individual registrants will be assigned to age-appropriate teams and may be grouped with players from different clubs.
U8–HS
Boys & Girls
5-8 Games
40 Min
5v5
Format · 4 + GK
$300-$895
Per Team
$20
Ref Fee / Game
1st
Awards
- Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Location: The Soccer Palace, 1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
- Ages: 5–14 (U6–U14)
- Divisions: Separate Boys and Girls Tournaments
- Team Size: 3–5 Players
- Game Length: 15 Minutes
- Games Guaranteed: Minimum of 5 Games
- Skill Levels: All Competition Levels Welcome
- Parking: Free On-Site Parking
Give Your Players More Opportunities to Play
More touches. More decisions. More opportunities to attack, defend, pass, shoot and compete.
The Soccer Palace’s small-sided indoor format keeps players involved throughout the game. With fewer players on the field, every athlete has a greater opportunity to impact the game and develop under pressure.
Combine that with competitive matchups, qualified referees and an organized indoor environment, and you have an ideal way to keep your team playing and improving throughout the winter.
Teams compete against age- and skill-appropriate opponents whenever possible, helping create competitive games for recreational, town, travel and club programs.
Games are played in an organized indoor environment designed to keep the action moving and give players meaningful playing opportunities.
To register your team, call 973-389-0878 or email SoccerPalace@aol.com.
Play All Winter
At the soccer palace
Located in West Orange, NJ, The Soccer Palace provides an indoor soccer destination for teams throughout North and Central Jersey.
Our indoor facility gives players a place to continue competing regardless of the weather, while the small-sided format creates the fast, technical style of soccer that makes every player part of the action.
From developing younger players to keeping high school athletes sharp, The Soccer Palace is built to keep teams playing all winter long.
Why Small-Sided
Soccer?
Small-sided soccer puts players in the middle of the action.
With fewer players sharing the field, each athlete gets more opportunities to touch the ball, make decisions, take on defenders, combine with teammates, shoot and defend.
That increased involvement can help players develop:
- More touches on the ball — Players are involved more frequently throughout the game.
- Faster decision-making — Less time and space challenges players to read the game and react quickly.
- More 1v1 opportunities — Players get more chances to attack and defend individually.
- Better movement and awareness — Players learn how to find space and support teammates.
- More attacking opportunities — Small-sided games naturally create more chances to pass, combine and shoot.
- Greater involvement — It's difficult to disappear from a small-sided game. Every player matters.
It’s fast. It’s competitive. And most importantly, players spend more time actually playing soccer.
