
TULSA – FC Tulsa will begin its 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign in the First Round this March, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced today.
Now in its ninth year of participation, FC Tulsa enters the historic national club championship following a strong 2024 run that saw it reach the Round of 16 against MLS side Sporting Kansas City. The journey included a 2-1 Third Round win over Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC and a 1-0 Round of 32 victory against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
The 2025 U.S. Open Cup features 96 teams, 64 professional clubs, and 32 amateur teams from the Open Division. FC Tulsa will compete as one of eight USL Championship clubs in the First Round between March 18-20, where it will face an opponent from the Open Division. All 32 games of the First Round will be played exclusively between amateur teams from the Open Division and professional sides, with matchups, host sites and times being announced at a later date.
The Championship’s eight First-Round selections join 14 USL League One and 10 MLS NEXT Pro clubs opening in mid-March. This year’s Open Division includes nine USL League Two clubs while sending invites to United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) and National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) teams.
The competition’s structure will introduce the remaining 16 USL Championship and 16 Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs in the Third Round, which will be played April 15-16. Action will culminate in the final on October 1.
More details on FC Tulsa’s path in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup, including match times and the full bracket, will be announced at a later date. For the full announcement on the 110th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – please refer to the U.S. Soccer Federation.
FC Tulsa is already preparing for its 2025 season at ONEOK Field with Season Ticket Memberships on sale at https://www.fctulsa.com/2025-season-ticket-memberships/ and Mini Packs, which net up to 44% off matchday pricing, at https://www.fctulsa.com/mini-packs/.
2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule
First Round: March 18-20
Second Round: April 1-2
Third Round: April 15-16
Round of 32: May 6-7
Round of 16: May 20-21
Quarterfinals: July 8-9
Semifinal: Sept. 16-17
Final: Oct. 1