The USYS National League Conference Playoffs represent the first stage of national events for the conference teams, as they continue their journey to ultimately earn their way to the USYS National Championships.
2023-24 Conference Playoffs | Play Dates
Boys – Dec. 1-4, 2023 | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Orlando, Fla.
Girls – Dec. 8-11, 2023 | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Orlando, Fla.
The full schedule will be available no later than six weeks prior to the start of the event.
Who Competes in the Conference Playoffs
The Conference Playoffs feature the top-finishing teams from the top tier divisions of the previous season’s league play within the 13 conferences. Top teams from Elite 64 Regional League competition may also earn automatic qualification into the Conference Playoffs.
The Conference Playoffs hold competition for boys and girls teams in the 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U and 19U age groups.
Competition Format
For both boys and girls, each age group at the Conference Playoffs features up to 10 groups of four teams each (40 teams per age group). Teams are placed into groups of four and play a round robin of three games within their group. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss.
Teams that finish in the top three spots within their four-team group will advance to the next stage of national competitions — National League P.R.O. The higher a team finishes in its Conference Playoffs group, the higher the pool placement it will receive for National League P.R.O.
Please note: Should less than 40 teams be accepted in a boys or girls age group, the format and advancement criteria will be modified.
