Soccer tournament activities for kids can make long breaks between games more enjoyable while keeping children entertained without screens. That's exactly why I created the Flying Soccer Mom Coloring Book: a simple, screen-free way to keep little ones (and honestly, some adults) happily occupied on the sidelines.
Here are some of the best ways to use it — and a few other activity ideas to round out your tournament downtime toolkit.
1. Coloring Contests Between Games
Turn coloring into a friendly competition. Let the kids pick their favorite page and color it between matches. At the end of the day, vote on the most creative one. Winner gets to pick dinner. Simple, free, and surprisingly effective at keeping the peace during a long tournament day.
2. Sideline Storytelling
Use the coloring book characters as prompts. Ask your kid: "What's this soccer player's name? What's her superpower? What team does she play for?" You'd be amazed at the stories they come up with. It builds creativity and keeps them engaged without a screen in sight.
3. Color-and-Trade
If there are multiple kids at the tournament, have them each color a page and then trade with a teammate or sibling. It's a sweet little social activity that builds team camaraderie off the field too.
4. Quiet Time Reset
Tournament days are overstimulating — loud crowds, hot sun, lots of emotion. Coloring is genuinely calming. Build in 20–30 minutes of quiet coloring time between games as a reset ritual. It works for kids and for moms who need a moment to breathe.
5. Pack It in Your Tournament Bag
The coloring book is lightweight and fits easily in your tournament bag alongside snacks, sunscreen, and extra socks. Pair it with a small pack of colored pencils and you've got a self-contained activity kit that takes up almost no space.
6. Rainy Day Shelter Activity
Anyone who's done tournament season knows: weather happens. When games get delayed and everyone's huddled under a canopy, having a coloring book on hand is a lifesaver. No wifi needed, no battery to die — just paper, pencils, and imagination.
7. Post-Game Wind-Down
After a tough loss or an exciting win, kids can be emotionally charged. Coloring is a great post-game wind-down activity that helps them process the day before the drive home. It's quiet, it's calming, and it gives them something to focus on other than replaying the game.
Get Your Copy
TheFlying Soccer Mom Soccer Coloring Book for Kids is available now in the Flying Soccer Mom shop. It's designed specifically for soccer-loving families and makes a great addition to any tournament bag — or a thoughtful gift for a fellow soccer mom.
And if you're looking for more tournament prep tips, check out our blog for packing lists, sideline survival guides, and more from the Flying Soccer Mom community.