Welcome to the Sin City Classic
Published on December 9, 2025 • 5 min read
Every MLK weekend, Las Vegas comes alive with more than just the bright lights — it turns into a sports playground for the Sin City Classic. This isn’t just a soccer tournament; it’s a multi-sport festival featuring over a dozen sports and attracting more than 5,000 participants from around the country and the world.
Soccer is one of the crown jewels of the weekend, with teams competing in divisions for all skill levels, from competitive travel squads to casual recreational sides. But it’s not just about the games — the Classic is famous for its fun social events, friendly rivalries, and a vibe that makes everyone feel like part of the action.
For more details about the tournament, schedules, and registration, visit the Ultimate Scoreboard Sin City Classic page or the official Sin City Classic soccer site .
Meet the Tournament Director: Hans Furtado Laursen
Meet Hans Furtado Laursen, the longtime tournament
director from Long Beach, CA, who has been running the Sin City Soccer
Classic since its inception. Over the years, Hans has built this MLK
weekend soccer festival into one of the most welcoming and exciting
tournaments in the country.
Hans isn’t just about organizing matches; he’s about creating a space where everyone can play, compete, and have fun. The tournament is hosted by the Long Beach Waverunners, an LGBTQ-inclusive soccer club that emphasizes community, fair play, and enjoyment on and off the field. Whether you’re chasing goals or soaking in the Las Vegas atmosphere, Hans and the Waverunners make sure every player feels at home.
Looking Back: Previous Division One Champions
The Sin City Classic is celebrating its 13th edition this year, and it’s grown into a weekend-long festival of soccer, community, and competition. Thanks to the Ultimate Scoreboard archives, we can see who’s lifted the Division One trophy over the years. It’s always a thrill to watch top teams battle it out on MLK weekend, and the winners have earned their bragging rights.
| Year | Champion | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | COLMEX | Lobos Mexico |
| 2024 | Rag Tag United | West Hollywood Soccer Club |
| 2023 | Lobos USA | Imperial FC Latinxs |
| 2022 | New York Ramblers | Imperial FC Latinxs |
Tournament Format & Schedule
The Sin City Classic is organized into three all-gender divisions — Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 — plus a dedicated Women’s Division.
“All divisions are known for their fierce, but friendly competition encompassing all levels of play. Here everyone plays!” — Hans Furtado Laursen
All group-stage matches will kick off on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Teams will battle it out in round-robin style within their groups to determine who will be in pole position for the playoffs. The high-stakes action continues on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, with playoff matches culminating in the finals for each division.
Every match will be played at Big League Dreams, an indoor soccer facility in Las Vegas. The venue features glass walls for plenty of visibility and an attached snack bar so players and fans can grab refreshments between games. The indoor setting keeps the action going regardless of weather, making it a convenient and lively spot for the weekend.
Friday Friendlies: Warm-ups & All-Inclusive Kickaround
Before the full tournament begins, two warm-up matches are scheduled. At 11:00 AM, there will be a “Masters” game for Over‑35s — a chance for veteran players to get in a light warm-up and reconnect with old friends.
At 1:00 PM, a special match will be held in partnership with Kicking Out Transphobia (KOT) — a nonprofit that uses soccer to create inclusive spaces for transgender and gender-nonconforming athletes. (kickingouttransphobia.org)
KOT has grown from a small charity tournament in Philadelphia into a movement spanning multiple U.S. cities and Mexico, centered around inclusion and support for trans and nonbinary athletes. This friendly match promotes participation and visibility for LGBTQ+ athletes and allies.
The combination of the Masters game and the KOT match provides a festive and inclusive kickoff to the weekend of competition.
How Ultimate Scoreboard Helped Bring the Classic to Life
Before the days of sleek apps and cloud dashboards, running the Sin City Classic was a bit of a juggling act — think whiteboards, Excel sheets, and endless emails. Keeping track of player registration, match schedules, and scores was a challenge that required serious multitasking.
Enter Ultimate Scoreboard. With our platform, the tournament got an instant upgrade: players can register online, captains can manage rosters, and scores and stats are tracked automatically in real time. Leaderboards update instantly, so teams know where they stand throughout the weekend — no more guessing, no more scribbles, and no more late-night spreadsheet fixes.
Using Ultimate Scoreboard didn’t just make life easier for the organizers; it enhanced the experience for players, coaches, and fans alike. From smooth check-ins to up-to-the-minute match updates, the tournament became more organized, more fun, and more interactive than ever before.