9 Teams in the SEC Soccer Tournament in Pensacola Have Qualified for the NCAA DI College Cup
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2025) – Nine teams that competed in the 2025 SEC Soccer Tournament in Pensacola are now among the 64 programs selected for the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship in Kansas City, Missouri. Their selection highlights the elite caliber of play showcased during the weeklong tournament at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park.
This year’s NCAA tournament bracket includes:
- Vanderbilt (No. 1 seed)
- Tennessee (No. 3 seed)
- LSU (No. 4 seed)
- Arkansas (No. 5 seed)
- Mississippi State (No. 6 seed)
- Georgia (No. 8 seed)
- Alabama (No. 8 seed)
- Kentucky
- South Carolina
“The level of talent we saw on the field in Pensacola was off the charts,” said Ray Palmer, President and CEO of Pensacola Sports. “To have nine of our SEC tournament teams qualify for the College Cup is a huge validation — not just of the teams, but of the quality of competition we’re able to host here on the Gulf Coast.”
The 2025 SEC Tournament brought 12 of the conference’s top women’s soccer programs to Pensacola from Nov. 2 – 9. Over the course of seven days, fans saw thrilling matches, overtime battles, and standout performances that now carry over to the national stage.
Hosting the SEC Championship for the fifth consecutive year, Pensacola continues to shine as a premier destination for collegiate athletics. The tournament also delivered a significant boost to the local economy through tourism, lodging, dining and recreation tied to team travel and fan attendance.
Pensacola Sports congratulates all nine programs advancing to the NCAA College Cup and wishes them continued success in the tournament.