Five State Cup Champions to Be Crowned Sunday at the 2026 MSA Gerhard Mengel State Cup Finals
- Jonathan Turner
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
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PONTIAC, Mich. – Championship Sunday has arrived as the 2026 Michigan Soccer Association (MSA) Gerhard Mengel State Cup Finals take over the UWM Sports Complex on Sunday, June 28. Five State Cup champions will be crowned during an action-packed day featuring some of Michigan's top adult amateur clubs from the Michigan United Soccer League (MUSL), Michigan Premier Soccer League (MPSL), and Great Lakes Women's Soccer League (GLWSL).
The day begins at 9:00 AM and concludes with the Men's Open Championship at 6:00 PM, showcasing elite competition across multiple age groups and divisions.
Championship Schedule
9:00 AM – Men's O-50 Championship
MUSL Bullets vs. Drita FC
11:15 AM – Women's Open Championship
GLWSL Next Level vs. MPSL Metro Detroit Wheels
1:30 PM – Men's O-40 Championship
MUSL Carpathia Kickers vs. Detroit Bullets FC
3:45 PM – Men's O-30 Championship
MUSL Next Level vs. Detroit United
6:00 PM – Men's Open Championship
Winner of Next Level vs. Carpathia Kickers vs. MPSL Hartland FC
The championship matches represent the culmination of months of State Cup competition, with teams battling through the knockout rounds for the opportunity to lift one of Michigan's most prestigious amateur soccer trophies.
Indoor Venue Keeps Championship Sunday on Schedule
All five championship matches will be played indoors at the UWM Sports Complex, ensuring the tournament schedule remains on time from the opening kickoff through the Men's Open Final.
With five title matches scheduled throughout the day, the indoor venue eliminates the possibility of weather-related delays caused by rain or extreme summer heat. The controlled environment provides consistent playing conditions for every championship while allowing players and fans to enjoy uninterrupted soccer from start to finish.
Watch Every Championship Match LIVE on National Soccer Network
Fans who can't make it to the UWM Sports Complex won't miss a minute of the action. National Soccer Network (NSN) will provide LIVE coverage of every championship match, bringing Michigan's premier adult amateur soccer event to viewers around the world.
Live Streaming Schedule
9:00 AM – Men's O-50 ChampionshipMUSL Bullets vs. Drita FC
11:15 AM – Women's Open ChampionshipGLWSL Next Level vs. MPSL Metro Detroit Wheels
1:30 PM – Men's O-40 ChampionshipMUSL Carpathia Kickers vs. Detroit Bullets FC
3:45 PM – Men's O-30 ChampionshipMUSL Next Level vs. Detroit United
6:00 PM – Men's Open ChampionshipWinner of Next Level vs. Carpathia Kickers vs. MPSL Hartland FC
Live on NationalSoccerNetwork.tv (stream link will be available prior to kickoff).
Whether you're attending in person or tuning in from home, Championship Sunday promises a full day of outstanding amateur soccer as five clubs battle for State Cup glory. Be sure to follow all the action live, exclusively on National Soccer Network, the home of Michigan amateur soccer.
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