Pack Your Bags - The Tournament Adventure Awaits!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of soccer, community, and fun in Boyds, Maryland! Experience elite competition at the Maryland SoccerPlex, a premier 24-field destination featuring the award-winning Maureen Hendricks Field at Championship Stadium and some of the best-maintained natural grass playing surfaces in the nation.
FLIGHTS
Get to the Action!
AIRPORTS TO FLY INTO - Getting to Maryland SoccerPlex, Boyds MD
BWI — Baltimore/Washington International
~35 min drive
Best option for most travelers
Airlines: United, Southwest, Delta, American, JetBlue
IAD — Washington Dulles International
~30 min drive (closest!)
Best for international travelers
Airlines: United, Air Canada, Lufthansa, many international airlines
DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National
~45 min (I-495 N)
Airlines: United, American, Delta, Southwest
NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS:
From Canada (Toronto): Fly direct to DCA or IAD via Air Canada, United, or Porter Airlines. ~1.5 hrs direct.
AIRLINE DISCOUNT CODES
United Airlines
Discount Code
ZSED894981
Use code in the Promotions & Certificates box when booking
Delta Airlines
Discount Code
NY4PY
Use code in the Meeting Code box when booking
Air Canada
Discount Code
Y8TYGFB1
Apply discount code at checkout for All Washington Airports (DCA, IAD)
HOTELS
Stay and Play with Umoja!
Accommodation options near Maryland SoccerPlex — Gaithersburg & Germantown, MD
REGISTRATION OPENING May 1, 2026 InshAllah!
To book a hotel, please submit your booking request and payment information within the player registration process.
NOTE: All payment information will be deleted at the conclusion of the tournament.
Book your stay at a Umoja partnered hotel and take advantage of our Give to Play option:
- $50 if you register by May 31
- $75 if you register by July 20
- $100 if you register after July 20
If you choose not to stay at a Umoja partnered hotel, the full $100 registration fee will apply.
Notes on Pricing
- Prices shown are negotiated group rates — attendees must submit their booking request during their registration process.
- Multiple price tiers reflect different room nights — book early for best availability.
- Tax rates vary by property — see each hotel for details.
NOTE: Please ensure you double check the dates for which you submit your booking request. Please also read the Deposit and Cancellation Policies in your reservation confirmation email, as some rates may require advance payment and/or may be non-cancellable/non-refundable.
DoubleTree by Hilton – Washington DC North / Gaithersburg
**HQ Hotel for Umoja 13
$169/night
- Distance from SoccerPlex: 8 miles | approx. 14 min drive
- Bed Types: Double Queens | Kings
- Pricing: $169 per night
- Tax: 15% per night
- Perks: Free parking | Free breakfast for up to 4 guests per room | Indoor & outdoor pools | Fitness center | Full restaurant onsite
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
$169/night
- Distance from SoccerPlex: 9 miles | approx. 16 min drive
- Bed Types: Double Fulls | Kings
- Pricing: $169 per night
- Tax: 15% per night
- Perks: Parking $6.00/day (50% discount) | Free breakfast for up to 4 guests per room
Hampton Inn & Suites – Washington DC North / Gaithersburg
$159/night
- Distance from SoccerPlex: 6 miles | approx. 13 min drive
- Bed Types: Double Queens
- Pricing: $159 per night
- Tax: 15% per night
- Perks: Free parking | Free breakfast for up to 4 guests per room | Indoor pool | Fitness center
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Gaithersburg
$109-$129/night
- Distance from SoccerPlex: 8 miles | approx. 16 min drive
- Bed Types: Double Queens | Kings
- Pricing: $109 (King) - $129 (Queens) per night
- Tax: 15% per night
- Perks: Free parking | Free breakfast for up to 4 guests per room | Fitness center
RENTAL CARS
Get Around & Explore!
Get around Maryland & explore during the tournament weekend
Umoja has partnered with rental car companies to offer discounted rates for tournament attendees. See below for discount codes when booking.
Hertz
Discount Code
2313064
Use offer code in the CDP box when booking at hertz.com
Avis
Discount Code
J157617
Use discount code in the AWD# box when booking at avis.com
Budget
Discount Code
S274070
Use offer code in the BCD Code box when booking at budget.com
Enterprise
Discount Code
SMB575U
Apply Corporate Account Number at checkout
Plan Your UMOJA 13 Budget
Estimated costs by city — combine travel + hotel for your trip
We know travel planning can feel overwhelming, so we’ve compiled sample cost estimates to help you budget for your trip. Whether you’re traveling solo or with the whole family, these estimates give you a sense of what to expect when you combine travel and hotel.
These numbers are estimates only — actual costs will vary based on when you book and where you’re traveling from. Hotel estimates assume 4 nights (Aug 13–17, 2026) at ~$150/night average.
Driving Distance
Washington DC
Baltimore
Northern Virginia
Richmond VA
Wilmington DE
Less than 2 hours away — Just hop in the car, no flights needed
Solo Traveler / Family of 4: $600 hotel + gas
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
New York City
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
Connecticut
Charlotte
Raleigh-Durham
2.5 – 7 hours away — Drive, charter bus, or short flight — great group package potential
Solo Traveler: $50-$150 bus OR $300 flight + $600 hotel = $650-$900
Family of 4: $150-$600 bus OR $1,200 flights + $600 hotel = $750-$1,800
Midwest & South
Chicago IL
Detroit / Dearborn MI
Atlanta GA
Minneapolis MN
Houston TX
Dallas–Fort Worth TX
1.5 – 3 hour flight — Short direct flights available from most major airports
Solo Traveler: $200-$350 flight + $600 hotel = $800-$950
Family of 4: $800-$1,400 flights + $600 hotel = $1,400-$2,000
West Coast & Canada
Los Angeles CA
San Francisco CA
Phoenix AZ
Toronto ON
Montreal QC
Ottawa ON
4.5 – 6 hour flight — Making the journey from afar — worth every mile, insha’Allah
Solo Traveler: $350-$500 flight + $600 hotel = $950-$1,100
Family of 4: $1,400-$2,000 flights + $600 hotel = $2,000-$2,600
Driving Distance
Washington DC
Baltimore
Northern Virginia
Richmond VA
Wilmington DE
Less than 2 hours away — Just hop in the car, no flights needed
Solo Traveler / Family of 4: $600 hotel + gas
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
New York City
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
Connecticut
Charlotte
Raleigh-Durham
2.5 – 7 hours away — Drive, charter bus, or short flight — great group package potential
Solo Traveler: $50-$150 bus OR $300 flight + $600 hotel = $650-$900
Family of 4: $150-$600 bus OR $1,200 flights + $600 hotel = $750-$1,800
Midwest & South
Chicago IL
Detroit / Dearborn MI
Atlanta GA
Minneapolis MN
Houston TX
Dallas–Fort Worth TX
1.5 – 3 hour flight — Short direct flights available from most major airports
Solo Traveler: $200-$350 flight + $600 hotel = $800-$950
Family of 4: $800-$1,400 flights + $600 hotel = $1,400-$2,000
West Coast & Canada
Los Angeles CA
San Francisco CA
Phoenix AZ
Toronto ON
Montreal QC
Ottawa ON
4.5 – 6 hour flight — Making the journey from afar — worth every mile, insha’Allah
Solo Traveler: $350-$500 flight + $600 hotel = $950-$1,100
Family of 4: $1,400-$2,000 flights + $600 hotel = $2,000-$2,600
These are estimates only. Actual costs vary based on booking date and travel origin.
Hotel estimates assume 4 nights (Thu Aug 13 – Sun Aug 17, 2026) at ~$150/night, based on 1 room.
Book early for the best rates!