Blackpool Cup

At a glance

• The Blackpool Cup is an international youth football tournament held over the Easter holidays in Blackpool, in the north-west of England.
• The 2027 tournament runs from 27 to 28 March.
• 200 teams take part across 10 boys' categories (U08-U17) and 6 girls' categories (G10-G17).
• Matches are played at the Uclan Sports Arena in Preston and the Common Edge Community Sports Village in Blackpool.
• Started in 1994, it brings together teams from around ten countries each year and is hosted by local club Sir Tom Finney FC.

Venue

Lytham Road, Blackpool, UK; Uclan Sports Arena, Preston

About the tournament

The Blackpool Cup is an international youth football tournament held over the Easter holidays in Blackpool, in the north-west of England. Since it was first held in 1994, 200 teams from around ten countries have gathered each year, with 16 categories in total: boys U08 to U17 and girls G10 to G17.

Details

The Blackpool Cup is an international youth football tournament held over the Easter holidays in Blackpool, in the north-west of England. Since it was first held in 1994, it has become a tournament that brings together teams from around ten countries each year. 📅 Dates · 27 to 28 March 2027, over the Easter holidays. · Teams arrive on Friday afternoon for check-in and on-site information, and the opening ceremony is held at Blackpool Tower in the evening. · Saturday is a full day of matches with a free evening. · On Sunday, matches continue, followed by the UEFA Respect ceremony in the afternoon; teams depart on Monday morning. 📍 Venue · Matches are played at the Common Edge Community Sports Village on the outskirts of Blackpool, which has 12 pitches and a snack bar. · Matches are also played at the Uclan Sports Arena in Preston, which has 10 pitches and 'The Final Whistle' restaurant. · The Uclan Sports Arena is about 30 minutes by car from Blackpool. ⚽ Categories There are 10 boys' categories and 6 girls' categories. · Boys: U08, U09, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 · Girls: G10, G11, G12, G13, G16, G17 🏆 Teams · 200 teams take part. · Teams come from around ten countries each year. Teams from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland take part regularly, and five countries from continental Europe register each year. 🏟 Organization · The host is the local club Sir Tom Finney FC, and entry and accommodation are handled together with Euro-Sportring. · Sir Tom Finney FC is a community club running 14 youth teams, 2 adult teams, 2 women's teams and a disability team. · First held in 1994, it is an international youth tournament that has continued ever since. 🌊 About the area · Blackpool is a town of 140,000 people and one of the UK's well-known entertainment destinations. · Pleasure Beach is a large amusement park with 145 rides, including 12 roller coasters. Tournament participants receive a discount on admission. · Sandcastle Waterpark, described as England's largest indoor waterpark, has a wave pool and large slides. · Blackpool Zoo, Blackpool Tower, South Pier and the Houndshill Shopping Centre are also nearby. · Old Trafford, Manchester United's home stadium, is 50 kilometers from Blackpool, and stadium tours run every day except match days.

How to enter

Registration is made on the official website of Euro-Sportring, which runs the tournament, and participation is offered as a package including accommodation. The entry fee is not published on the official website, so please contact the organizers. 1. Check availability and age categories in the Blackpool Cup information on the official website. 2. Choose your team's category from boys U08-U17 or girls G10-G17. 3. Register your team details and request an accommodation package through the enquiry and registration process on the website. 4. Contact admin@euro-sportring.org or +44 7971 105162 for details such as the entry fee, accommodation and schedule. 5. During the tournament, check schedules and results in the dedicated tournament app. 📌 Registration summary · Check category → Register team → Request accommodation package → Contact organizers → Participation confirmed

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Contact

Official website

euro-sportring.com

Email

admin@euro-sportring.org

Phone

+44 7971 105162