Community use has nearly tripled in less than two years
Less than two years ago, approximately 6,000 people used the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex each week. When two new lighted turf fields opened in December 2024, weekly use jumped almost immediately to approximately 11,000.
Today, nearly 16,000 people use the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex every week.
A Place for Health, Connection and Belonging
The quality of the fields and the family-friendly environment are drawing more children, families, leagues, tournaments and athletes to the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex and creating greater opportunities for physical activity, mental well-being, connection and belonging throughout our community.
Families are at the center of this growth. Every week, thousands of children, parents, grandparents, coaches and athletes come together at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex. Time on the pitch means hours spent outdoors, watching children play, connecting with friends and neighbors and participating in a healthy, active community.
Seven Days a Week and Still Growing
Less than two years ago, regular field use was concentrated on Thursdays and weekends, with Friday evenings later added as demand grew.
Today, the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex operates seven days a week as we work to meet steadily increasing demand from leagues, teams, tournaments and families. Fields are programmed from approximately 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekends, with tournament days sometimes beginning as early as 6:00 a.m.
Even with seven-day operations and substantially expanded hours, demand for field space continues to exceed availability.
Expanding Access for Our Community
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, children and women continue to play free of field-use fees on our legacy grass fields, expanding access to high-quality recreation for families throughout our community.
Our reach is growing as well. Teams and participants now travel from throughout the county and the greater Central Coast region, including the Bay Area, while tournaments have brought athletes from across the United States and Canada to Salinas, generating significant economic activity throughout Monterey County.
The Next Chapter Is Already Underway
Eight additional fields are currently under development, creating capacity for thousands more children and families and advancing our mission of cultivating community well-being through recreation, connection and shared experience.
“The growth we are experiencing demonstrates the tremendous demand for these opportunities and the potential ahead,” said John Narigi, President of the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex. “Every new field gives us the opportunity to welcome more people, expand programming and serve more of our community.”
Help Make the New Fields Possible
The Match is making these eight new fields possible, helping the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex create the capacity needed to serve thousands more children, families and community members.
As a nonprofit organization, the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex depends on the generosity of our community to continue expanding access, improving our facilities and creating opportunities for people throughout the region.
Every community donation to The Match is matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of each gift and bringing us closer to completing the new fields.
Make your gift to The Match today and help us build the next chapter of the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex.
