Merrimack Soccer Complex, Huntsville, Alabama July 5-11, 2027

Opening Ceremonies

OPENING CEREMONIES – MONDAY EVENING

We are looking forward to our Opening Day Ceremonies on Monday, July 5th at 7:00pm at Huntsville City FC, Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. We are hoping this is the best opening ceremonies yet!

Yes! Join us for a fun-filled evening to start the games off in spectacular fashion! Bring your camera for this once in a lifetime experience.

  • Plan for traffic
  • Parking and admission is FREE! Parking lots open at 5pm
  • Gates and Concessions open at 6pm for all guests.
  • Players should have a water bottle for the staging area.
  • Player and Coach MUST be in the staging area NO LATER than 6:15pm… teams should designate a meeting spot outside the stadium to meet their coach and coach will take players and parents will be seated (have a designated meeting place for before and after). Promptly find your Section sign in the secured teams area and sit with your section. See Map below – enter at Area designated for Player/Coach Entrance and Direct parents to the parent entrance.
  • Security will only allow two coaches with wristbands to enter with their players into the secured area.
  • Teams may bring in a banner or wind flag for the parade. Once the team enters the seating location, the flags/banners must be laid down.
  • All teams must be in uniform (at minimum a matching team jersey).
  • All people marching should wear sneakers (no cleats), as stairs and walking on cement are involved.
  • Please remind your players that they must stay with their team at all times.
  • A clear bag policy will be in effect – please refer to the Huntsville City FC website as to what is allowed to be carried into the stadium STADIUM RULES
  • Referees – please refer to your referee newsletter for more information and requirements. All are invited to march.

Stadium Map PDF

Stadium Map w/ Parking