General Information
The Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier will take place over three weekends in 2026. All matches will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN.
- January 30 – February 1, 2026 (17’s, 18’s)
- March 13 – 15, 2026 (11’s, 12’s, 13’s, 14 Liberty, 14 American, 16 Open, 16 USA, 17’s non-qualifying, 18’s non-qualifying)
- March 20 – 22, 2026 (14 Open, 14 USA, 15’s, 16 Liberty, 16 American)
Play begins the first day at 8:00 am. Most teams conclude play by 4:00 pm on the final day.
All college coaches who are not under recruiting rule restrictions may attend the event.
University Athlete
The Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier has partnered with University Athlete (www.universityathlete.com) to provide you with the latest and best program for recruiting.
University Athlete will once again offer their recruiting software. Please visit their website or phone app to sign up for the service. Please note that for this event the recruiting package does not include admission to the tournament. Coaches can purchase a pass through the ticketing page. The cost of the recruiting package has been reduced to account for this.
College Coach List
2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier 18’s, 17’s, & January Thaw Girls 14’s, 15’s, 16’s
2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier 16 Open, 16 USA, 17’s & 18’s Non bid
2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier 14 Open, 14 USA, All 15’s, 16 American, 16 Liberty