5th-annual Mayor’s International Futsal Cup ready to kick off in downtown Indy

INDIANAPOLIS — The fifth-annual Mayor’s International Futsal Cup, the largest adult futsal tournament in the United States, returns to the Circle City over Labor Day weekend from Aug. 31-Sept. 2. The tournament takes place outdoors in downtown Indianapolis at 201 North Capitol Avenue, in the shadow of the historic Indiana Statehouse.

“We are excited to host this event for a fifth year in a row,” said Indiana Futsal director Justin Becht. “It continues to amaze me that we live in a city that allows for a three-day event hosted in the heart of downtown that is creating the space for futsal. This event is about bringing communities together to celebrate the beautiful game and this year’s Cup will be the most competitive yet.”

Thirty-two teams, both men’s and women’s, are set to participate in this year’s edition. In 2018, Brazil captured the title on the men’s side, while the USA hoisted the women’s trophy. The Bahrain men’s team and Chile women’s squad took home first-place hardware in 2017.

The Mayor’s International Futsal Cup is free to attend. A DJ will provide live music throughout the tournament and on-site vendors will offer food and drink options.

Greg Rakestraw and John Koluder will provide the call for Monday’s finals. which can be seen on the ISC Sports Network for those not able to attend.

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