War for the South

War for the South delivers a competitive summer tournament experience in the Southeast, bringing together youth through high school lacrosse programs for a high-energy weekend in Charlotte. Hosted at one of the Charlotte area’s premier athletic campuses, this event is designed for teams looking for strong regional competition in a structured and well-run environment.

Held each October, War for the South combines professional event operations, consistent game structure, and an engaging on-site atmosphere for players, coaches, and families across all age divisions.

A Better Tournament Experience!

• Competitive Format: 4 guaranteed games with 3 pool play games on Day 1, followed by playoffs and a consolation game on Day 2.
• Premium Tournament Experience: Seamlessly organized for coaches, players, and families.
• Elite Competition: The best youth through high school programs from across the country face off, with Adrenaline’s Power Rankings ensuring balanced pools and competitive matchups.
• Player Recognition: MVP awards for every team, championship prizes, plus All-Tournament Teams publicized on Adrenaline’s social channels.
• Fair Play Standards: USA Lacrosse 18-month age verification window ensures safe, level competition.
• Interactive Player Experiences: Fastest shot, target challenges, inflatables, and other interactive elements built for player engagement.
• Vendor Village & Off-Field Fun: Curated local food, shopping, and entertainment, plus block scheduling so families can enjoy the area.
• Adrenaline Brand Presence: Full integration of Adrenaline equipment, apparel, and on-site retail experiences.
• Accessible Pricing: Competitive pricing structure designed to deliver more value without increasing cost to teams.

More Info:

• This is a recruiting showcase where individuals register but play on their HS teams
• Each team will play (3) games in team pool play and (2) games in a playoff or round robin format over the two day tournament. Championship teams will play a (6^th) game
• Open to HS aged boys (2030 – 2027)
• Players complete individual registration for their team ($250/player for JV and $299/player for Varsity)
• All players must complete an individual waiver to participate
• Active USA Lacrosse membership required for all players
• Event has limited spots for teams, once capacity is met, registration will close