ESFNA: the Ethiopian soccer tournament and cultural festival
The Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA) holds a week of soccer, music, food and culture each summer that draws Ethiopians from across North America, DMV fans included. Below: what we know about the 2027 tournament and how the last one went.
Summer 2027, to be announced
Usually one week around late June and early July.
Host city to be announced
Rotates yearly. 2026 was Eagan, Minnesota.
Soccer + cultural festival
A non-profit founded in 1984 celebrating Ethiopian heritage.
ESFNA 2026
ESFNA held its 43rd tournament from June 27 to July 4, 2026, in Eagan, Minnesota. Results and standings are on esfna.org.
ESFNA 2027, answered
What is ESFNA?
ESFNA is the Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America, a non-profit founded in 1984 that promotes Ethiopian culture and heritage and builds community among Ethiopian-Americans through an annual soccer tournament, sports activities, and a cultural festival.
When is ESFNA 2027?
ESFNA has not yet announced the 2027 dates. The tournament is typically held for one week around late June and early July. We'll update this page as soon as the official dates are confirmed.
Where is ESFNA 2027 being held?
The 2027 host city has not been announced yet. ESFNA moves to a different North American host city each year; the 2026 tournament was in Eagan, Minnesota, in the Twin Cities area.
Is ESFNA coming to Washington DC or the DMV?
ESFNA picks and announces the host city each year, and nothing has been announced for 2027. DMV fans and teams travel to the tournament wherever it is held.
How do I get ESFNA tickets and the schedule?
Tickets, the match schedule, and host-city announcements come from ESFNA directly on their official website. TiruList is not affiliated with ESFNA and links to the official source.
TiruList is not affiliated with ESFNA. Always confirm the latest dates, host city and tickets on esfna.org.