San Jose Match Day Kickoff

Play. Compete. Win.

Real matches. Real teams. Real competition. If you’re tired of disorganized runs and people not taking it seriously — this is where you play.

✓ Organized teams — no chaos, no waiting around

✓ Competitive matches with a real bracket

✓ Limited spots — once it's full, you're out

Date

April 30, 2026

Time

TBA

Field

TBA, San Jose

See How Match Day Works

Spots are limited. Once the roster is full, registration closes.

Structured tournament format

Player placement + bracket

Competitive Bay Area match day

NCFA launch event

Match Day Energy

A Real Tournament Feel From The First Whistle

A community cup, for the community, by the community.

Player Entry

First-wave launch pricing for the opening Match Day.

spots moving

Total player capacity for the day

Spots remaining right now

$25

Entry to secure your place

18d 04h

Until Match Day kickoff

Tournament Bracket

Match Day Structure

Clean tournament flow. Players see the path. Stakes feel real. Teams will be announced soon!

Opening

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Semi

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FINAL

Finalist

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Finalist

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Winner TBD

Grand Prize

$500.00

Opening

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Semi

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Match Day Format

This Is A System, Not A Random Run

Simple: you sign up, you get placed on a team, and you compete. Win your games, move forward. Lose, you're out.

Secure Entry

Pay the $25 entry fee to lock your spot before the player list fills up.

Player Placement

We organize players into teams for the day so the matches feel structured from the start.

Match Day Competition

Teams play through the opening rounds and fight to stay alive in the bracket.

Final + Winners

The best teams reach the final and take home the opening Match Day title.

What Players Want To Know

If somebody is on the fence, it is usually because they do not understand the structure yet. Answer that clearly and conversion goes up fast.

✓ Yes, this is a real one-day tournament format.

✓ Yes, teams are organized and matches lead somewhere.

✓ Yes, there is a final and a winner.

✓ Yes, early players are part of the first NCFA Match Day class.

What Makes This Different

Most local runs die because there is no system behind them. NCFA is trying to make the day feel intentional, organized, and worth coming back to.

✓ Cleaner structure than loose pickup.

✓ Real event feel instead of scattered arrivals.

✓ Built to grow into recurring Bay Area Match Days.

✓ First wave gets in early while it is still small enough to shape.

Tournament Layers

Built To Feel Bigger Than A Single Game

Visually, this section helps the event feel legitimate. Replace these placeholders with real match-day photos, crowd shots, warmups, kits, team lineups, or trophy visuals.

Team Placement

You Enter As A Player And Compete As A Team

The point is not just to collect payments. The point is to make the day feel organized, competitive, and worth talking about after it ends.

Match Flow

Shorter Rounds. Clean Progression. Clear Stakes.

You do not need a massive stadium to create tension. You need real match progression and players who know there is something on the line.

Recognition

Somebody Leaves As The First NCFA Match Day Winner

This is the kind of line that makes people move. First winners always matter more than later ones.

What You’re Playing For

The First NCFA Winners Matter More

The easiest way to make this opening Match Day feel important is to stop treating it like “just another run.” It is the first chapter. That is a real position to sell.

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Opening Champion Status

Somebody will leave as part of the first winning group in NCFA history.

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Prize Pool Potential

Add a cash reward, sponsor-supported prize, or winner bonus as the event grows.

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Recognition

Photos, clips, team naming, winner posts, and early-player recognition all add weight.

Why Players Actually Pay

Become a part of something truly special!

✓ Low entry cost makes the decision easy.

✓ Structured play makes it feel worth showing up for.

✓ The first event has built-in identity and bragging rights.

✓ Bay Area players are used to chaos. A clean system stands out.

Use your Stripe checkout link here. Keep the flow simple: click, pay, confirm, done.

Player Journey

What Happens After You Pay

One of the biggest friction points on event pages is uncertainty after payment. Kill that uncertainty and people trust the process faster.

You Lock Your Spot

Your payment confirms your place in the player pool for this Match Day.

You Get Event Info

Final details, arrival timing, and next instructions are sent after registration.

You Get Placed

Players are organized into teams and the day’s tournament structure is finalized.

You Compete

Show up, play your matches, and fight to reach the final.

Secure Entry

Get Into The First Match Day

$25

One payment. One player spot. One place in the opening NCFA tournament system.

✓ Confirms your player entry before the list fills up

✓ Puts you into the system for team placement and event instructions

✓ Gets you into the first NearbyCrew Football Association Match Day

Once player capacity is reached, registration closes for this Match Day.

Want The Player List Too?

Use this as an optional lead capture for people who are interested but not ready to pay yet.

By signing up or paying, you’re expressing interest in participating in the upcoming NCFA Match Day. Final event details may be refined as launch logistics lock in.

FAQ

Questions Players Usually Have

Keep this simple, direct, and friction-reducing.

Is this pickup?

No. This is a structured one-day Match Day with organized teams, match flow, and a final.

What does the $25 cover?

It secures your player entry into the event and locks your place before the list fills up.

What happens after I pay?

You receive follow-up details for arrival, next steps, and event organization as Match Day gets finalized.

Do I need to come with a team?

No. Players can enter individually and be placed into the Match Day structure.

How competitive is this?

Competitive enough that the structure matters. This is built for players who want real games, not loose chaos.

Is this the first one?

Yes. This is the first NCFA Match Day kickoff, which is exactly why getting in early matters.