Iowa girls high school soccer state championships to be played in Ames from 2025-27

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's state soccer championships will be played in Ames from 2025-27 after partnering with Iowa State's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Discover Ames, officials announced Wednesday.

“We are proud that the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union selected Iowa State and the Ames community to host the state girls’ soccer championships, culminating with the championship games at the Cyclone Sports Complex, and we look forward to providing an outstanding experience for all of the teams that reach Ames for the championship rounds,” Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said in a press release. “This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our campus, facilities and community to visitors from all around the state, and we look forward to welcoming them throughout this championship event.”

Although this initial agreement spans three years, starting in 2025, the relationship could potentially be extended, according to the release.

The 2025 championships are scheduled from June 2-7. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be played at Lied and the Maple/Willow/Larch fields, while the championship games for all classes will take place at the Cyclone Sports Complex.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with Discover Ames and Iowa State University for our state girls’ soccer championship,” Executive Director of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Jean Berger said in the release. “Kevin (Bourke) and his Discover Ames team are experienced hosts and the Iowa State facilities will provide a true championship experience for our teams. Ames and the Iowa Girl are a natural fit and we’re excited to see how together we can continue to grow and improve our tournament.”

Iowa State's soccer team has played in the $13 million Cyclone Sports Complex since 2013. The facility features a natural grass playing surface and seats 1,500 fans.

Cyclones and girls high school soccer players will also enjoy the complex's new video board and sound system, which are planned to be installed ahead of ISU's 2024 fall season, according to the release.

“We’re so excited to host the girls state soccer championships at Iowa State University in 2025,” President and CEO of Discover Ames Kevin Bourke said in the release. “I’m thankful the Girls Union has the confidence to bring the soccer championship to Ames and Iowa State University. We plan to create a remarkable and memorable experience for the players, coaches, and fans.”

In the meantime, the 2024 Iowa girls high school soccer tournament will be played in Des Moines in May.

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Girls high school soccer state finals coming to Iowa State in 2025