NVT 2026 Tucson, Arizona
The National Veterans Tournament returns for NVT 2026, running five days in Tucson, Arizona, from September 3 to September 7. Tournament play and daytime programming are based at Kino Sports Complex, with evening events at venues across the city.
NVT has been running since 2015 under the banner One Nation, One Family, One Game. The 2026 edition is an all-inclusive program, so alongside the football there is a social event every single night, each at a different venue.
Program at a glance
| Day | Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Sept 3 | Black Tie, invitation only | TBC | 7 PM to 10 PM |
| Friday, Sept 4 | NVT Welcome Party, free entry | DaKrown Afro-Caribbean Kitchen | TBC |
| Saturday, Sept 5 | All White Party | Zona 520 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Sunday, Sept 6 | Award Gala | Salon México | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Monday, Sept 7 | Farewell BBQ | Lincoln Regional Park | 8 AM to 7 PM |
| Fri to Sun, Sept 4 to 6 | Vendor Village | Kino Sports Complex | From 8 AM daily |
Thursday, September 3: Black Tie
7 PM to 10 PM. Strictly by invitation. Venue not yet announced.
A corporate reception for NVT’s sponsors, partners, heads of committee, presidents and their spouses. The one closed event of the week.
Friday, September 4: NVT Welcome Party
DaKrown Afro-Caribbean Kitchen, 5305 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712. Free entry, no gate fee.
The night everyone arrives. Teams, families, and supporters who have travelled in meet for the first time over Afro-Caribbean food and drinks on Tucson’s east side. Open to all.
Saturday, September 5: All White Party
Zona 520, 3672 S 16th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713. 7 PM to 3 AM. Dress code: all white.
The centrepiece of the week. Eight hours of music headlined by Prince Ndedi Eyango, the Cameroonian makossa star, with special guest artist Fadil Le Sorcier and MC JB hosting.
Admission is $100 single or $175 couple, each including a drink ticket.
Table packages, ten guests each:
- Gold Table, $2,500: 1 Blue Label or Rémy Martin XO, 1 Moët & Chandon, 1 Gold Label, 1 Rémy Martin 1738 or Don Julio, 2 wines, 1 iced bucket of 6 beers
- Silver Table, $2,000: 1 Gold Label, 1 Moët & Chandon, 1 Rémy Martin 1738 or Don Julio, 2 wines, 1 ice bucket of 6 beers
- R-VIP, $1,500: 1 Gold Label, 1 Rémy Martin 1738 or Don Julio, 2 wines, 1 ice bucket of 6 beers
All table sales are online at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nvt2026-all-white-party. Payments also by Zelle to Treasurer@NVTUSA.net or CashApp to $NVTUSA. Ticket info: 734-829-7645 or 763-273-7980.
Sunday, September 6: Award Gala
Salon México, 106 W Drachman St, Tucson, AZ 85705. 7 PM to 2 AM.
The tournament hands out its silverware. Seven hours at an event hall just north of downtown, covering trophies and recognition for players and teams, followed by a full evening after the presentations.
Monday, September 7: Farewell BBQ
Lincoln Regional Park, Tucson. 8 AM to 7 PM.
The week closes outdoors and all day. Eleven hours in the park, food off the grill, and the last gathering before everyone heads home.
Friday to Sunday, September 4 to 6: Vendor Village
Kino Sports Complex. Friday 8 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 8 AM to 9 PM.
Three days of daytime programming running alongside the matches, with an open mic contest, karaoke, traditional dances, games, live performances, music, food and drinks.
Tickets and contact
All White Party tables and tickets: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nvt2026-all-white-party
Payments: Zelle to Treasurer@NVTUSA.net, CashApp to $NVTUSA
Ticket information: 734-829-7645 or 763-273-7980
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