| National Challenge Cup | |
| Year: | 1986 |
| Country: | United States |
| Winners: | Kutis SC (2nd title) |
| Second: | San Pedro Yugoslavs |
| Continental Cup Title: | 1987 CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
| Continental Cup Qualifiers: | Kutis SC |
| Prev Season: | 1985 |
| Next Season: | 1987 |
The 1986 National Challenge Cup was the 72nd edition of the USSF's annual open soccer championship. Teams from the American Soccer League declined to participate.
Kutis SC of St. Louis defeated San Pedro Yugoslavs 1–0 in the final game.[1]