Football Cup BCN

At a glance

Football Cup Barcelona is an international youth football tournament held on 24-25 October 2026 at the Futbol Salou Sports Center in Salou, Spain.

There are four boys' categories (born 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 or later) and two girls' categories (born 2009 and 2011 or later), played 11-a-side and 7-a-side.

All teams play at least 5 matches at a single complex with 3 natural grass and 5 artificial turf pitches.

Participation is through a 600-euro team registration fee and a 4-day, 3-night full-board package at 330 euros per person, including airport transfers.

The tournament is approved by the Catalan Football Federation, and the organizer states that over 100 teams from over 10 countries take part.

About the tournament

Football Cup Barcelona is an international youth football tournament held in the Salou-Cambrils area south of Barcelona, Spain; this is the second of two editions held in October 2026. Four boys' and two girls' categories play at a single venue, the Futbol Salou Sports Center, and every team is guaranteed at least 5 matches. Participation is through a 4-day, 3-night package including accommodation, meals and airport transfers.

Details

Football Cup Barcelona is an international youth football tournament held by Sport & Leisure Barcelona S.L. in the Salou-Cambrils area south of Barcelona, Spain. In autumn 2026 it is held twice in October, and this is the second edition. All matches are played at one complex, and teams take part through a package combining accommodation, meals and transport. 📅 Dates Matches are played over two days, 24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun) October 2026. The package runs for 4 days and 3 nights, from arrival on 23 October (Fri) to departure on 26 October (Mon). · Friday: arrival and transfer to the venue, age check 11:00-18:00 · Saturday: matches all day · Sunday: second day of matches, finals and award ceremony · Monday: airport transfer and departure The first edition is on 17-18 October, and the next tournament is on 3-4 April 2027. 📍 Venue All matches are played at the Futbol Salou Sports Center in Salou, a football complex with 8 full-size pitches (3 natural grass, 5 artificial turf). ✈️ Airport transfers Teams arrive at Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) or Reus Airport (REU), and one airport transfer is included in the package. · The whole team must arrive on the same flight · No airport transfer is provided if fewer than 20 people are on a flight · Using Girona Airport adds 400 euros per one-way transfer ⚽ Categories There are four boys' and two girls' categories. · Boys born 2011 or later / 2013 or later: 11-a-side, size 5 ball, two halves of 20 minutes · Boys born 2015 or later / 2017 or later: 7-a-side, size 4 ball, two halves of 15 minutes · Girls born 2009 or later / 2011 or later: 11-a-side, size 5 ball, two halves of 20 minutes 🏆 Teams The organizer describes the tournament as having over 100 teams from over 10 countries, and states that teams from over 44 countries have taken part so far. It indicates that a category usually has 8-16 teams. ⏱ Format Every team plays at least 5 matches, with a group stage followed by placement matches. · Squads: 11-a-side 13-25 players, 7-a-side 8-16 players · Up to 4 players per team who are one year older (2 in 7-a-side) may play · Substitutions are made without stopping play, and substituted players may re-enter · Drawn knockout matches are decided by penalties (5 players) 🏟 Organization The tournament is played under FIFA and Spanish and Catalan football federation rules and is approved by the Catalan Football Federation. The top 4 teams in each category and the winners of the B, C and D finals receive trophies, and all players receive medals. The European Health Insurance Card does not cover sports injuries in Spain, so players need personal insurance. 🌊 About the area Salou and Cambrils are resorts on the Mediterranean coast south of Barcelona. The organizer presents the tournament as a combination of football and a Mediterranean holiday, and notes that the FC Barcelona tour and the PortAventura theme park are nearby.

How to enter

Football Cup Barcelona registration is done through the online form on the official website, followed by payment of the team registration fee and the per-person package price. As of 11 September 2026, registration for this edition is closed and all categories are full. Full categories usually have a waiting list, so contact the organizer. 1. Online registration · Enter the team details in the Register Now form (5 steps) on the official website · Once registration has closed, an early access code is required to proceed 2. Team registration fee · To confirm registration, pay 600 euros per team · The team registration fee is non-refundable 3. Package choice · 330 euros per person for a 4-day, 3-night package from Friday to Monday · Choose between Cambrils Park Resort (4 people in a two-bedroom villa) and a 3-star hotel with a pool (hotel name announced about 14 days before the tournament) · Full board, bottled water, airport transfers, transport between accommodation and venue, and medals for players and coaches are included · As of 11 September 2026, both accommodation options are fully booked 4. Documents and payment · 1 August 2026: deadline for team information · 15 August 2026: final invoice issued · 1 September 2026: final payment deadline 5. Cancellation and extra charges · Entry, accommodation and sightseeing costs can be cancelled free of charge up to 60 days before the tournament; within 60 days, 100% is charged · Extra nights after the tournament cost 75 euros per person per night (meals included) and are only available if the whole team stays · At the resort, single rooms cost 75 euros extra per night, double rooms 50 euros and triple rooms 25 euros; at the hotel, single rooms cost 50 euros extra per night 6. Arrival and age check · Ages are checked with each player's passport or ID card at the venue after arrival on Friday, or before the first match on Saturday · Coaches must also show ID, and shirt numbers must match the player list 📌 Steps at a glance Online registration → Team registration fee → Package choice → Documents and payment → Tournament

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