For the 2024-2025 Season
See the progression along the National League pathway from the league level (Premier 1 or Premier 2) to the national events (Quarterfinals and Semifinals) to the USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.
Please note: New competition formats for National League events have been announced and will debut in the 2025-26 season.
USYS National Championships
The very best teams from the National League (who qualified via National League Semifinals) compete alongside the USYS Regional Championship representatives for a chance to claim the National Championship.
National League Semifinals
The best teams from the quarterfinals compete for a chance to advance to the USYS National Championships.
National League Quarterfinals
The best teams from the previous season’s conference league play compete for a chance to advance to the next stage of national events: the semifinals.
CONFERENCE
Premier 1
If your team is in a Premier 1 division, you have the chance to:
- Secure a place in next season’s NL Winter Events with a 1st-place finish.
- The top finisher may also have qualification opportunities to the 2025 Regional Championships.
- Top performing teams may also have a chance to play in the next season’s NL Winter Events if selected through an application process.
CONFERENCE
Premier 2
If your team is in a Premier 2 division, your performance this season can help you:
- Potentially earn promotion to a Premier 1 division for next season.
- Top performing teams may also have a chance to play in the next season’s NL Winter Events if selected through an application process.